Asked by Yay

Read the quote from John Locke.


"…no one [or government] ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty, or possessions…and may not, unless it be to do justice on an offender, take away, or impair the life, or what tends to the preservation of the life, liberty, health, limb, or goods of another…"


According to the quote, Locke believed that government’s main purpose is to

protect and preserve rights of the people.
make laws that restrict people’s rights.
protect people from themselves.
make sure all groups are represented.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
protect and preserve rights of the people.

Locke’s quote emphasizes that government (and individuals) must not harm others’ life, liberty, health, or property, except to punish an offender—so the main role is protecting people’s rights.