"Freedom of Men under Government is, to have a standing Rule to live by, common to every one of that Society, and made by the
Legislative Power erected in it"
-- John Locke, Two Treatises of Government
8. Which of the following accurately portrays the meaning of the quote above?
A) the government exists to protect the natural rights of man by creating and
enforcing laws
B) the government exists to ensure the survival of like-minded citizens by forcing
cooperation
C) the separation of powers in a government is necessary to prevent abuses of
power
D) the absolute power of a monarch is designed to help protect the people from
outside threats