1) The power to rule a country is given by God alone, and the monarch should be treated as God's chosen representative. NONE
2) People have rights as soon as they are born, and the government has a duty to protect these rights. (John Locke, notable for liberalism, freedom for all)
3) When societies form governments, people give up some of their rights in exchange for law and order. NONE
4) Religious wars have caused enough damage. Everyone should be allowed to practice their own religion. (Jean Jacques Rousseau, notable for emotional development, human development, and religious tolerance)
5) Tyranny is unavoidable when one person or group holds too much governmental power. (Baron de Montesquieu, notable for his advocacy towards the separation of government powers)
6) The best way for a nation to increase wealth is to remove all barriers to trade. (Adam Smith, notable for economics and finances)
