What is the main function of government according to Locked?

To guarantee every citizen the protection of their individual rights.

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To secure conditions to enjoy their properties peacefully.

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Both A and B

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Neither A nor B

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Solution

The correct option is C Both A and B
According to Locke, the prime function of government is to guarantee the protection of individuals natural rights and to secure conditions under which they can peacefully enjoy their properties. However Locke's concept of natural rights and entails that the institution of property existed prior to and without the government. This theory of Locke was extremely criticised by utilitarian thinkers.

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