According to Thomas Hobbes, author of Leviathan, the main purpose of government is

a. to protect the physical security of citizens.
b. to protect private property.
c. to promote equality of opportunity.
d. to promote a state of nature.
e. to distribute ownership of property in an equitable manner

Answer: a. to protect the physical security of citizens.

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