The idea that only a powerful government could ensure an orderly society. - Thomas Hobbes
All humans from birth are entitled to their natural rights. People formed a government to protect their natural rights. - John Locke
The best way to protect liberty in the government was to divide power into 3 branches. Each branch should be able to serve as a check on the other two. - Baron De Montesquieu
The free market should be able to to regulate business activity. - Adam Smith
