Although Hobbes and Locke agreed that the government existed to protect the people, how did Locke's attitude toward government differ from Hobbes?

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Locke wrote that governments need to be abolished in order to free people.

Locke believed that the government is the only one who can break the social contract, not citizens.

Locke believed the government was responsible for protecting natural rights.

Locke believed an absolute monarch was the best way to keep people safe.

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The correct choice is:

Locke believed the government was responsible for protecting natural rights.

Locke's views emphasized the protection of individual rights, including life, liberty, and property, and he argued that a government's legitimacy comes from its role in safeguarding these rights. In contrast, Hobbes believed in a strong, absolute authority to maintain order and prevent conflict, often viewing citizens as needing to submit completely to the will of a sovereign.