Question

abolish it.

how do jefferson’s ideas about natural rights and the role of government interact in this passage?

he presents government as the source of people’s rights.

he suggests that people must obey government even when it violates their rights.

he argues that government exists only to protect inherent rights and loses legitimacy when it fails.

he separates moral and political duties completely.

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall Jefferson's views on natural rights (inherent, not from government) and government's role. His idea is that government exists to protect these natural rights; if it fails, it loses legitimacy. Let's analyze each option:

• First option: Jefferson believed rights are natural, not from government. Eliminate.
• Second option: He supported overthrowing unjust government, so people don't obey when rights are violated. Eliminate.
• Third option: Matches his view—government’s purpose is to protect inherent rights, loses legitimacy if it fails.
• Fourth option: He didn't separate moral and political duties completely. Eliminate.

Answer:

C. He argues that government exists only to protect inherent rights and loses legitimacy when it fails.