Read the excerpt. Then answer the question that follows. If man in the state of nature is free, if he is absolute lord of his own person and possessions, why will he give up his freedom? Why will he put himself under the control of any person or institution? The obvious answer is that rights in the state of nature are constantly exposed to the attack of others. Since every man is equal and since most men do not concern themselves with equity and justice, the enjoyment of rights in the state of nature is unsafe and insecure. Hence each man joins in society with others to preserve his life, liberty, and property. John Locke, Two Treatises of Government, 1690 | In this excerpt, Locke expresses his support for a return to absolute monarchy. the nationalization of major industries. stricter government regulation over the economy. the formation of government based on a social contract.

Read the excerpt. Then answer the question that follows. If man in the state of nature is free, if he is absolute lord of his own person and possessions, why will he give up his freedom? Why will he put himself under the control of any person or institution? The obvious answer is that rights in the state of nature are constantly exposed to the attack of others. Since every man is equal and since most men do not concern themselves with equity and justice, the enjoyment of rights in the state of nature is unsafe and insecure. Hence each man joins in society with others to preserve his life, liberty, and property. John Locke, Two Treatises of Government, 1690 | In this excerpt, Locke expresses his support for a return to absolute monarchy. the nationalization of major industries. stricter government regulation over the economy. the formation of government based on a social contract.