Question: Which is the best explanation regarding the foundations of American government? a. The American political system of government includes such theorists as Thomas Hobbes, John Locke and Montesquieu explaining why we need government. b. We need government because Harold Laswell said that politics is who gets what when and how. c. The foundation of American government is to prevent anarchy and kings. d. The Two Treatise of Government by John Locke believed the Monarchy did not have a divine right of governance and that a contract or consent is the basis for government.