Question

Who drafted the Declaration of Independence and where did he get the Idea of Gov’ts purpose is to protect life, liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness?

Answer 1

Thomas Jefferson drafted the majority of the American Declaration of Independence.

He got the idea of the government's purpose was to protect the life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness of the people from John Locke who stated that the government must protect the people's life, liberty, and property.