Which does not describe part of John Locke's work and beliefs? A. All people are naturally free to do what they want as long they do not harm anyone else. B. God gives rulers their power to use for their own benefit. C. People in a civil society must follow the rules and decisions of the majority. D. Governments exist to protect people's rights.

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Which does not describe part of John Locke's work and beliefs? A. All people are naturally free to do what they want as long they do not harm anyone else. B. God gives rulers their power to use for their own benefit. C. People in a civil society must follow the rules and decisions of the majority. D. Governments exist to protect people's rights.

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Zaria Melendez · Answer 1

B. God gives rulers their power to use for their own benefit.

Locke believed that the power of government was to protect the people's rights (so the answer is not D), he believed in the social contract (so the answer is not C), and he believed the right to govern cam from the people, not god (so the answer is not A)