GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -A central argument made by Locke is that each individual has a natural right to life, liberty and property, even in the state of nature. These natural rights flow from natural law and are governed by it. These rights are pre-political and are, thus, in effect granted by God and held by every individual from birth.

Detailed explanation-2: -The trio of Life, Liberty, and Happiness is likely a reflection and reworking of English philosopher John Locke’s view that fundamental natural rights are “life, liberty, and property.” Though not stated in the Declaration, property rights still became important in the American social, economic, and legal system.

Detailed explanation-3: -However, despite Locke’s influential defense of the right of revolution, Page 2 17th-century English philosopher John Locke discussed natural rights in his work, identifying them as being “life, liberty, and estate (property)", and argued that such fundamental rights could not be surrendered in the social contract.