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- 5. Written by Rousseau. Describes his belief that people should abandon natural rights.
- 8. Also known as the Great Charter. Signed by king John. Introduced idea of limited government, due process, trial by jury, private property rights.
- 10. Thomas Jefferson was most highly influenced by Locke and his writings when he himself wrote this, declaring an American break from Britain
- 12. Belief that monarchs were chosen by God to rule their country and people, and were above scrutiny
- 13. Signed by Parliament. Forbade monarchy from collecting taxes without parliamentary consent and gave right to petition king without fear of punishment
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- 1. Wrote Second Treatise on Government. Also believed in a social contract, but that it should be with the people in supreme authority. Believed in inalienable rights, which could not be taken away.
- 2. Written by Thomas Hobbes. Describes Hobbes' belief that a supreme ruler was the best form of government and that people should agree to rule by a sovereign which will lead and protect the population.
- 3. Rights which cannot be taken away under any circumstance: life, liberty, property, according to Locke.
- 4. Wrote The Social Contract. Believed in direct democracy and that people should abandon natural rights in favor of social contract.
- 6. Wrote Leviathan. Believed in leadership by a sovereign, in which people lay down rights, in a social contract between people and monarch. Believed all were equal.
- 7. Signed by Charles I. Challenged Divine Right Theory. Forced monarchs to also follow rule of law.
- 9. Person or persons with complete autonomy and ability to rule and lead without fear of repercussion
- 11. Wrote The Spirit of Laws. Believed role of government was to maintain peace and order, freedom, and property rights. Opposed monarchy.