Enlightenment
This Enlightenment thinker argued that people possess natural rights such as life, liberty, and property.
Who is John Locke
This thinker believed government should be divided into separate branches to prevent one person from becoming too powerful.
Who is Montesquieu?
This Enlightenment idea says that legitimate government gets its authority from the people.
What is popular sovereignty?
According to Locke, what should people do if a government violates their natural rights?
They have the right to alter or overthrow the government.
What is reason, individual rights, consent of the governed, and limitations on political power?