What were Locke and Montesquieu's views on government?

Locke
and Montesquieu were both Enlightenment thinkers who questioned government and its role in
society. Both Locke and Montesquieu held views that differed from traditional views regarding
the role of government in society. Locke and Montesquieu both developed progressive beliefs that
focused on reducing the corruption of government, while increasing rights and quality of living
for citizens.

Locke's major development during the Enlightenment was the
idea of natural rights. Locke believed that all individuals were born with three natural rights
(life, liberty, and property) and that the role...