Philosopher Review
Which philosopher(s) believed that government existed because of a contract? Locke and Rousseau 2. What two groups were part of that contract? People and government Which philosopher(s) believed government should be divided into three branches and each branch could limit the power of the others? Montesquieu
4. Which philosopher(s) believed a government should gain control by any means possible? Hobbes 5. What idea was common to all the philosophers? A government was needed to maintain order. Which philosopher(s) believed that man was born with the natural rights to have their life, liberty, and property protected? Locke
This philosopher believed in limited government. Rousseau 8. Why are the Enlightenment Philosophers important to us? They influenced the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.