Question

lockes belief in the social contract between a government and its people meant that
○ citizens should agree to obey their government as long as the government protected their natural rights.
○ the government holds absolute authority and should determine all the rights of its citizens.
○ citizens should not have to obey the laws of government and should only be concerned with their individual rights.
○ kings, queens, and other royals must obey the same laws as the citizens of a country.

Explanation:

Locke's social contract theory emphasizes that people consent to government rule (obey) in exchange for the government protecting their natural rights (life, liberty, property). The first option matches this. The second option is against Locke's view (he didn't support absolute government authority). The third option is incorrect as Locke believed in obeying government that protects rights. The fourth option is more about rule of law/equality before law, not the core of his social contract on government - people relationship.

Answer:

A. citizens should agree to obey their government as long as the government protected their natural rights.