Which of the following statements best summarizes John Locke's philosophical arguments in his treatises on government?
A) Individuals create governments to protect their lives, liberties, and possessions, and if a government fails in its duties, the citizenry has the right to alter or abolish it.
B) Monarchs rule by "divine right" and citizens can only retain those rights that are approved by the king or queen.
C) Governments exist to provide their citizens with equality, and the only legitimate use of government force is to provide for the equal distribution of wealth.
D) All governments necessarily lose their legitimacy after one generation, and all new generations of citizens must determine which rights should be protected in their country.
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