Question

colonists valued limited government because they
a) believed monarchs should have absolute power over their people.
b) did not accept the concept of a representative government.
c) thought people should be protected from punishment by an unjust government.
d) thought that order could be maintained without a government.

Explanation:

Colonists wanted protection from unjust rule. They valued limited government for safeguarding people's rights.

Answer:

C) thought people should be protected from punishment by an unjust government