Question

locke and humans natural state
to understand political power, we must consider the condition in which nature puts all men. it is a state of perfect freedom to do as they wish and dispose of themselves and their possessions as they think fit, within the bounds of the laws of nature. they need not ask permission or the consent of any other man.
which choice describes the purpose of this passage?
○ to define political power
○ to explain life without government
○ to explain why people dispose of their possessions
○ to outline the bounds of the laws of nature

Explanation:

The passage opens by stating that to understand political power, we must examine humanity's natural state, which is defined as perfect freedom under natural law, without needing others' consent. This directly frames the natural state as life without formal government authority, matching this option. The other options are incorrect: it does not define political power itself, only uses it as a framing device; it mentions disposing of possessions as a feature of the natural state, not the passage's purpose; and it does not outline the bounds of natural law, only references them.

Answer:

to explain life without government