John Locke's theory that says people give up rights to the government and in return get protection.

John Locke (1632-1704) presents an intriguing figure in the history of political ... would make life more insecure than under the protection of a minimal state ... theory of government, power, property, trust, and rights, for there are Lockean ... be given up to the wisdom of the magistrate but the people are also obliged to obey.