Man by nature is Free, equal, and independent: __________

Believes that an absolute monarchy is the best government because it has the best chance of controlling man's natural state: ________

Man must consent to be governed: ____________

Believes in the Separation of Church and State: ____________

Man by nature is selfish, greedy, arrogant, and competitive: ______________

Believes government must be a written and social contract between the citizens: _____________

Free Speech must be a guaranteed right in his ideal government: ________

Believes that in order for government to be success citizens must both give their services to the state as well as take services from the state: ____________

Believes the ideal government must provide freedom of religion: ___________

Believes the ideal government is one that has three equal branches that have checks and balances over one another: ______________

Majority Rule is a key feature of his ideal government: _______________

The social contract cannot infringe on people's individual liberties: _________________

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