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Right of resistance

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The principle that people have the right to resist or overthrow a government that violates their natural rights and acts arbitrarily against them.

AP course connection

Topic 4.3: 4.3 The Enlightenment

Unit 4

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