Question

According to John Locke, why do governments exist?

Answer 1

Locke believed that in a state of nature, no one's life, liberty or property would be safe because there would be no government or laws to protect them.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is why people agreed to form governments. According to Locke, governments do no exist until people create them.

Answer 2

Governments provide the parameters for everyday behaviour for citizens, protect them from outside interference, and often provide for their well-being and happiness.