"Men being, as has been said, by nature all free, equal and independent, no one can be put out of this estate, and subjected to the political power of another, without his own consent." - John Locke, Second Treatise of Government Which of the following statements would the author MOST likely agree with? All citizens must have the right to vote in elections. The government cannot seize private property under any circumstances. A A government is only legitimate if its citizens agree to be governed. Property rights are the foundation of all other natural rights.

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"Men being, as has been said, by nature all free, equal and independent, no one can be put out of this estate, and subjected to the political power of another, without his own consent." - John Locke, Second Treatise of Government Which of the following statements would the author MOST likely agree with? All citizens must have the right to vote in elections. The government cannot seize private property under any circumstances. A A government is only legitimate if its citizens agree to be governed. Property rights are the foundation of all other natural rights.

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The answer is **C. A government is only legitimate if its citizens agree to be governed.**Locke's quote directly addresses the concept of consent of the governed. He argues that individuals are naturally free and equal, and cannot be subjected to political power without their agreement. This forms the basis of the social contract theory, where government legitimacy rests on the consent of the people.Let's look at why the other options are less likely:* **A. All citizens must have the right to vote in elections:** While related to consent, Locke's quote doesn't specifically mention voting as the *only* means of giving consent. Other forms of consent could theoretically exist within his framework.* **B. The government cannot seize private property under any circumstances:** Locke strongly believed in property rights, but this statement is too absolute. Even Locke acknowledged that governments could seize property under certain circumstances, such as for public use with just compensation (eminent domain).* **D. Property rights are the foundation of all other natural rights:** While Locke valued property rights highly, his quote emphasizes liberty and the right to self-governance as foundational. He saw property rights as an important aspect of liberty, but not necessarily the foundation of *all* other rights.

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