Ccording to Thomas Jefferson, why are governments created?

Ato make laws
Bto make sure a leader's wishes are carried out
Cto punish criminals
Dto protect the natural rights of the people

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According to Thomas Jefferson, one of the main reasons why governments are created is "D) to protect the natural rights of the people," since he was very much in line with Enlightenment thinking in this regard. 

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D- practicing any religion that one chooses, or none at all.

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