Question

1. the principle that government should protect life, liberty, and property is attributed to whom?

a. benjamin franklin
b. montesquieu
c. thomas jefferson
d. john locke

Explanation:

John Locke was a philosopher who proposed that the purpose of government is to protect people's natural rights, which include life, liberty, and property (he later influenced the idea of "pursuit of happiness" in some adaptations, but his core included property). Benjamin Franklin was a polymath but not associated with this specific principle. Montesquieu is known for separation of powers. Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence, adapting Locke's ideas to include "pursuit of happiness" instead of property, but the original principle of life, liberty, property is attributed to Locke.

Answer:

d. John Locke