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John Locke-Belived in natural rights of life,liberty and property
Montesquieu-advocating for separation of powers among the three branches of government
Roseau-inherent goodness in people and natural goodness in people but are corrupted by society so he advocated for direct democracy . His key ideas are centered on the concept of a social contract and that legitimate government arises from the agreement of individuals to form a community
Volaire-Prioritized rationalism and analytical thinking and reasoning over superstition and blind faith in the government., His ideas were based on reason,freedom of speech and humanity saying he prioritized principles for enlightenment.
Federalism- A system of government in which the same territory is controlled by two levels of government ex:division between state and federal powers
Popular sovereignty- is a government based on the consent of the people who are the source of all political power.
Checks and balances- Checks that each branch doesn’t have too much power