What does locke say is the duty of government? how does this relate to his main idea?

The purpose of government according to Locke in the 2nd Treatise is to protect our state of nature rights to life , liberty and property.

Explanation:

Locke realizes that in order to do so government must tax us. ( must infringe on our rights to life, liberty, and property).

what are local authorities doing to fix the problem

explanation:

•an essay

•a mock-heroic epic  

•deals with cannibalism  

•introduces “sylphs” as guardian spirits  

•not a satire  

•written by daniel defoe

•written by alexander pope

•written by jonathan swift  

•criticizes the exploration of ireland  

•criticizes impulsive nature  

•criticizes the english upper class  

•playful tone  

•remorseful tone

•matter-of-fact tone  

“the rap of the lock”   written by alexander pope.

“a modest proposal”