Locke, Rousseau, and Hobbes!

What do the political philosophers Locke, Rousseau, and Hobbes have to say about why people form government?  What do they say about sovereignty, power, legitimacy, and interdependence? Do you agree with their theories?  How would YOU establish government?
Locke believed in the idea of a social contract. He formed his political ideas based on the contract. He believed that human nature is human nature is characterised by reason and tolerance. He also believed that revolution is not only a right but an obligation in some circumstances. He believed that human nature allowed us (people) to be selfish. He believed that no matter where you come from or who you come from you are born of a clean slate. He believed that from the point of birth forward, everyone is equal and independent and everyone had a natural right to defend their life, health, liberty, and possessions. We can assume that we get the idea of "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" that is found in the Declaration of independence, from Locke. Locke believed heavily in the idea of freedom. 
Rousseau is well known for his social contract. He believed in a small government. A government where the citizens are able to make their own decisions, which was a very new idea for his time. He wanted citizens to choose for themselves rather than a higher power. He sees human nature to be neutral. Though he believes in the citizen's right to choose and stand for themselves, he still believes in government. 
Hobbes believed that a government should be run by an absolute monarchy, which would do its best to make decisions on behalf of the people.

Of the three, I would say that I agree with Rousseau the most. In my perfect government, there would be only a few in a high position of power. Though there would be some in the higher position, the government would be run for the most part by citizens. My government would focus on environmental sustainability, healthcare, and the people's rights. I would follow the idea of a person's right to freedom and the pursuit of happiness and my government would be based around this idea. Officials would be elected by the people and would need to have the people's best interest in mind. 

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