According to theorist John Locke, how do governments hold our allegiance?

A. by protecting our life, liberty, and property better than we could on our own
B. by enforcing pluralism and suppressing elite dominance
C. by holding a monopoly on the use of force within a government's borders
D. by enabling majority rule and protecting minority rights
E. by preserving the state of nature in the face of human threats


Answer: A

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