Question

Which statement best describes John Locke's and the founding fathers' beliefs regarding the government? 

The government exists to protect the rights of man.
Man without government is scheming and evil.
The government should have absolute authority.
Aristocracy is the most natural form of government.

Answer 1

A. The government exists to protect the rights of man. (for Plato learners)

"To Locke, the government should be limited. It should exist to protect the rights of the people" (PLATO tutorial)

"Like Locke, the founding fathers believed that man had natural rights and individual liberties." (PLATO tutorial)

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Answer 2

The statement which best describes John Locke's and the Founding Father's beliefs regarding the government is the government exists to protect the rights of man. It was believed by both parties that the government existed to resolve conflicts in a civil way, and that there should be a separation of powers within the government, and that revolution is necessary when people's rights are violated.