John Locke's contract theory of government argued that:
A) men have certain rights in the state of nature, including the right to life, liberty, and property
B) governments were formed when strong men seized authority as kings to protect natural rights
C) kings have a divine right to rule their subjects as long as their subjects prosper
D) the only legitimate governments are ones that allow all adults, regardless of sex and race, to vote
E) government's chief duty is to wage war against other nations

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John Locke believed that in a state of nature, individuals have certain natural rights such as the right to life, liberty, and property. He argued that individuals come together and form governments through a social contract in order to better protect these rights. Therefore, legitimate governments are those that uphold and protect the natural rights of individuals.

John Locke's Contract Theory of Government Argued That