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john Locke was not a Federalist; he was an Enlightenment philosopher whose ideas significantly influenced the development of liberal political thought, particularly regarding individual rights and government by consent. His theories on natural rights and the social contract laid the groundwork for modern democracy and were pivotal in the formation of political philosophies that shaped both the American and French revolutions. The Federalist movement, which emerged later, was focused on the ratification of the U.S. Constitution and the establishment of a stronger federal government, drawing on various philosophical influences, including Locke's but not limited to him.

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