According to John Locke, why do governments exist?

Governments provide the parameters for everyday behaviour for citizens, protect them from outside interference, and often provide for their well-being and happiness.

answer: ensure protection from communism

explanation:

the north atlantic treaty was largely dormant until the korean war initiated the establishment of nato to implement it, by means of an integrated military structure: this included the formation of supreme headquarters allied powers europe in 1951, which adopted the western union's military structures and plans.