Read this passage by John Locke, then answer the question.
Men being, as has been said, by nature, all free, equal, and independent, no one can be put out of this estate, and subjected to the political power of another.
–“Second Treatise of Government,”
John Locke, 1690
Which statement best summarizes the passage?
People can be forced to live under the political power of others.
Powerful people can take away others’ freedom and independence.
No power can take away a person’s natural rights.
People must set aside their freedom for the good of a country.