Question
Who has given the concept of Fiduciary Trust?
The correct answer is
Locke
John Locke viewed political authority as a fiduciary trust: government must exercise entrusted powers for the public good and protect the people’s rights. A breach of this trust can justify resistance or replacement of the government.
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