Read the excerpt. Then answer the question that follows If man in the state of nature is free, if he is absolute lord of his own person and
possessions, why will he give up his freedom? Why will he put himself under
the control of any person or institution? The obvious answer is that rights in the
state of nature are constantly exposed to the attack of others. Since every man
is equal and since most men do not concern themselves with equity and
justice, the enjoyment of rights in the state of nature is unsafe and insecure.
Hence each man joins in society with others to preserve his life, liberty, and
property
John Locke, Two Treatises of Government, 1690
In this excerpt. Locke expresses his support for
ОА a return to absolute monarchy
the nationalization of major industries
stricter government regulation over the economy
D
the formation of government based on a social contract