John Locke

natural liberty

a freedom every person has in a state of nature

natural equality

all humans are morally equal in the state of nature, no one has authority over another

human nature

humans are rational and capable of understanding natural law and can live in peace

state of nature

a condition of humanity before the creation of governments, contains natural law

social contract theory

a voluntary agreement among individuals to form a government that will protect their natural rights (life, liberty, and property)

property

the entire self and what one decides to produce and create, property = liberty

rights retained

life, liberty, and property

rights surrendered

right to enforce justice personally

rights granted

none, the sovereign only protects the rights that already exist

who is the sovereign?

the people (collectively)

is sovereignty absolute?

no, it is limited by natural law and consent

how it is sovereignty divided?

three branches: executive, legislative, and federative powers

can sovereignty be revoked?

yes, if the government violate natural rights