-
-
nobody would be above the law, not even king or queen
-
pilgrims needed rules to govern themselves
-
elected representatives to make laws from each town and elected governor and judges
-
was a peaceful transfer of powers, no ruler would have more power than Parliament
-
called for free elections, fair trials, and elimination of cruel or unusual punishment
-
believed all people possess natural rights that we're born with life, liberty, and property
-
developed the idea of separation of powers so that no part can become too powerful
-
wrote the "Social Contract" he also argued that people have the right to decide how they're governed