Question

According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the purpose of government if citizens already have natural rights that do not come from human authority?

a to eliminate citizens’ rights
b to help citizens identify right from wrong
c to secure and protect citizens’ rights
d to provide limits to citizens’ rights

Answer 1

Well the government governs and regulates how things are done and done correctly, including protecting citizens rights, I’d say the answer is C

Answer 2

Answer: C.

Locke wrote is to secure and protect the God-given inalienable natural rights of the people.