Question

The state of nature has a law of nature to govern it, which obliges every one: and reason, which is that law, teaches all mankind, who will but consult it, that being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty, or possessions…"— John Locke, Two Treatises on Government

The quotation above demonstrates which constitutional principle of the founding fathers?


Select one:

A. separation of powers

B. common law

C. natural law

D. civil law

Answer 1

natural law

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Answer 2

natural law

Step-by-step explanation:

John Locke, whose ideas were reflected in the ideas of the founding fathers of the United States, wrote back in 1690 that the natural right of a person is the right for protection of life, freedom and property from threats and encroachment from the outside.