Question

read the excerpts from the us constitution and the writings of an enlightenment philosopher and answer the question. excerpts from the constitution of the united states - \we the people of the united states, in order to... secure the blessings of liberty... do ordain and establish this constitution\ -
o person shall be... deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law\ the purpose of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom: for in all the states of created beings capable of laws, where there is no law, there is no freedom: for liberty is to be free from restraint and violence from others, which cannot be, where there is no law. - john locke, second treatise of government, 1689 which enlightenment principle outlined by locke influenced the excerpted components of the us constitution? a. governments are supposed to limit the rights of the people to protect government power. b. governments are responsible for protecting the natural rights of its citizens. c. governments are created to ensure that the people are able to live free of all restrictions. d. governments are prohibited from limiting the rights of the people in any way.

Explanation:

John Locke believed in natural rights like life, liberty, and property. The US Constitution excerpts also emphasize protecting these rights with due - process. This shows the government's role in safeguarding natural rights. Option A is contrary to Locke's ideas. Option C is incorrect as people can't live free of all restrictions. Option D is an over - simplification.

Answer:

B. Governments are responsible for protecting the natural rights of its citizens.