Question

which statement best characterizes the ideas of john locke?
governments create unequal societies.
people are naturally reasonable.
government should be separate from religion.
people are naturally selfish and violent.

Explanation:

John Locke's philosophy posits that people are naturally reasonable and enter into social contracts. The idea that "Governments create unequal societies" is not his view. The notion of people being "naturally selfish and violent" aligns more with Hobbes, not Locke. The separation of government and religion is more related to later ideas (like secularism) and not a core Locke idea. So the statement "People are naturally reasonable" best fits Locke's ideas.

Answer:

B. People are naturally reasonable