Question

government is instituted for the common good; for the protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness of the people; and not for the profit, honor, or private interest of any one man, family, or class of men; therefore, the people alone have an incontestable, unalienable, and indefeasible cannot be defeated right to institute government; and to reform, alter, or totally change the same, when their protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness require it. —john adams, thoughts on government, 1776 which enlightenment ideas are expressed by john adams in the quotation above? a. government is legitimate with the consent of the people, and the people have the right to rebel. b. government is responsible for maintaining order and peace through laws over the people. c. government retains power only through the will and force of the armed forces. d. government may declare independence from the people, and the people may not rebel.

Explanation:

The quote emphasizes that government is for the people's good and the people have the right to institute, reform, or change it, which implies government is legitimate with people's consent and people have the right to rebel if needed.

Answer:

B. Government is responsible for maintaining order and peace through laws over the people, and the people have the right to rebel.