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Question 13 • United States History and Geography

The English philosopher John Locke wrote that

Answer
A
only governments could provide rights to citizens.
B
all people have the natural right to life and liberty.
C
a government should hold absolute power over its people.
D
all men are created equal.

Explanation

Locke argued that people have natural rights that exist before government, including the rights to life and liberty (and property). Therefore, choice A, “all people have the natural right to life and liberty,” best reflects his ideas. The claim that “all men are created equal” is associated with the Declaration of Independence, while Locke opposed absolute government power.

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