Answer: B) JOHN LOCKE
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Based on this excerpt, the goal of the government would be to protect and support citizens. This is evident because of the phrasing " provide for the common defence." This implies that the American government is responsible for protecting American citizens by creating a defense system (like the military). The phrase "promote the general warfare" also displays letter choice D. "Promoting the general warfare" is a phrase that relates directly to helping and supporting American citizens.