Much of the first amendment to the constitution like freedom of speech and religion was first thought of by who?
voltaire
thomas hobbs
john locke

John Locke is the correct answer

Explanation:

John Locke was an English physician and philospher. He is also known as father of liberlaism, his theories dealt with the self and identity. He influenced philsophers Rousseau and Voltaiere, American revolutionaries and enlightenment thinkers.He believed that the political society should protect the individual . The United States constitution is a framework for a type of social contract in which the government offers protection of natural rights, such as right to property and life. His works were cited cited during the drafting of American constitution.

the government closely monitored its finances to avoid another financial collapse.