Question

How did the Enlightenment’s theories of government view the role of government?

Answer 1

The way that the Enlightenment's theories of government viewed the role of government was that government was meant to serve the people, not the other way around.

Answer 2

Answer:    Enlightenment’s theories viewed government as useful in the service of citizens

Explanation:  According to Enlightenment theories, all humans are born with natural rights that guarantee them the right to life, liberty and property. These natural rights do not come from any authority, the king, or even the government. That is why the government should represent the interests of the citizens and work for their own good. This again means that the government should be elected by the will of the majority, not by the will of the authority elected by divine mandate, while all others should be subordinate.