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1588-1679
People are selfish and bad.
People agree to be ruled because their ruler pledges to protect their rights. |
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1632-1704
Wrote Two Treatises of Government.
All people are born equal and have natural rights.
People have a "social contract" with the government. If the government fails to protect the people's rights, the people can choose new leaders. |
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1689-1755
"Separation of powers"
Power should be broken into different branches so that no one branch becomes too powerful and threaten people's rights. |
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1694-1778
People have the right to speak freely, and everyone should defend this right.
Supported freedom of religion and trade. |
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1712-1778
Legislative power belongs to the people. |
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