What did Hobbes and Locke believe the primary object of government was?(2 points)

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to create a just society.
to create a just society.

to build a society according to God’s laws.
to build a society according to God’s laws.

to allow people to live their lives in peace and security.
to allow people to live their lives in peace and security.

to build a powerful nation.
to build a powerful nation.

Answer 1

Hobbes and Locke both believed that the primary object of government was to allow people to live their lives in peace and security.

Hobbes emphasized the necessity of a strong authority to maintain order and prevent conflict in a state of nature, while Locke focused on protecting individual rights and property to ensure peace and security in society.