12. What is the purpose of government according to Locke? (1 point) O It was instituted to impartially settle disputes between i
ndividuals. O It attempted to save the sins of human nature through laws. O It was designed to keep men from acting like savages. O It was created to encourage self-preservation.
The purpose of government, Locke wrote, is to secure and protect the God-given inalienable natural rights of the people. For their part, the people must obey the laws of their rulers. Thus, a sort of contract exists between the rulers and the ruled.
