"Nothing is more certain than the indispensable necessity of government, and it is equally undeniable, that whenever and however it is instituted, the people must cede to it some of their natural rights in order to vest it with requisite powers.”

What would be the best and most accurate summary of this statement?

People should not have to give up rights to be protected by the government

To receive the protections of government, we must be willing to surrender rights to it as a trade off

The people should hold the power in the government, as it is their natural right

Governmen

Question

"Nothing is more certain than the indispensable necessity of government, and it is equally undeniable, that whenever and however it is instituted, the people must cede to it some of their natural rights in order to vest it with requisite powers.”   

What would be the best and most accurate summary of this statement?

People should not have to give up rights to be protected by the government

To receive the protections of government, we must be willing to surrender rights to it as a trade off

The people should hold the power in the government, as it is their natural right

Governmen

anonymous · Answer

Government is not a necessary for people, they can govern themselves

anonymous · Answer

I think it is the 3rd