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According to the political traditions established before the Revolution, what was the primary function of a government regarding individuals' natural rights?
A
To act as the sole owner of rights, granting or withholding them based on divine right or conquest.
B
To establish absolute authority where citizens have no right to consent or to demand protection of their liberties.
C
To protect citizens' natural rights, in exchange for their consent to be governed.
D
To enforce a social contract where citizens surrender their rights to gain security from foreign enemies.
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