Philosophers
The philosopher that believed humans are naturally good an their rights should be protected
John Locke
When citizens give up their rights in exchange for a strong and powerful government that can protect them
Social Contract
A government that is limited by a set of laws
Limited government
The philosopher that believed that all humans are naturally evil
Thomas Hobbes
Life, Liberty, and Property
Natural Rights
When different branches of government hold power over each other
Checks and Balances
The philosopher that believed that power should be shared and not held by just one person
Montesquieu
The people give the government permission to rule over them
Consent of the Governed
Whoever gets the most number of votes get to rule
Majority Rules
The philosopher that believed in majority rule
When the government is split up into different branches to prevent one person from holding all the power
Separation of Powers
The type of government that Thomas Hobbes advocated for
Absolutism
The philosopher that advocated for limited governments, freedom of religion, and freedom of speech
Voltaire
The people rule the country
Popular Sovereignty
The type of government that Rousseau advocated for
Democracy/Republic