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According to John Locke, what is the purpose of government?

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According to Locke, the main purpose of government is to protect those natural rights that the individual cannot effectively protect in a state of nature.
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Answer:According to Locke, the main purpose of government is to protect those natural rights that the individual cannot effectively protect in a state of nature.

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