The idea the governments exist only by the consent of the people was first popularized by which enlightenment philosopher

John Locke

Explanation: The idea the governments exist only by the consent of the people was first popularized by John Locke.

  the common sense as a pamphlet written by thomas paine. it promoted the independence of the colonies from british rule. the distribution of this pamphlet was great, it reached people everywhere and it was even read aloud at places people met. it also unite the colonists before the revolutionary war.

answer is d