12. What is the purpose of government according to Locke? (1 point) O It was instituted to impartially settle disputes between individuals. O It attempted to save the sins of human nature through laws. O It was designed to keep men from acting like savages. O It was created to encourage self-preservation.

The purpose of government, Locke wrote, is to secure and protect the God-given inalienable natural rights of the people. For their part, the people must obey the laws of their rulers. Thus, a sort of contract exists between the rulers and the ruled.

heat from the core of the earth causes convection currents to occur in the mantle. these currents slowly move the crust around.