Question

question 18
2 pts
what did john locke believe?
all people had the right to the pursuit of happiness.
humans were superior to animals.
the survival of the fittest would lead to government by the most able.
natural law required governments to protect citizens rights to life, liberty, and property.

Explanation:

John Locke's political philosophy centered on natural rights. He proposed that natural law entailed governments protecting citizens' life, liberty, and property. The "pursuit of happiness" was part of the US Declaration of Independence (influenced by Locke but rephrased), the "superior to animals" idea isn't his focus, and "survival of the fittest" is Social Darwinism (not Locke). So the correct option relates to natural law and protecting life, liberty, property.

Answer:

D. Natural law required governments to protect citizens' rights to life, liberty, and property.