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Where did they get the big idea?

Magna Carta Limited the power of the king

English Bill of Rights Gave citizens rights

Greece Democracy – all citizens voted on everything

Rome Republic - a government in which citizens have power, they vote, and there are elected leaders

Rousseau Governments should be devoted to the common good and if not they should be overthrown.

John Locke People have natural rights Life Liberty Property

Montesquieu Separation of powers - Power should be divided among three branches, so that one person does not have too much power.