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John Locke.
Enlightenment ideas affected rulers in Europe from overthrown power and reflected problems that they needed to change.
natural rights
One of the leading voices during the Enlightenment was that of John Locke. Locke was adamant about the "natural right" of human beings. These rights included life, liberty, and property. Locke claimed that in order for these rights to be protected, persons must give up a certain amount of sovereignty to the limited powers of a government. Baron de Montesquieu was an admirer of John Locke. Montesquieu agreed with Locke's arguments for limited sovereignty. He believed in a separation of powers and system of checks and balances, and that one person or body should not have power over every area governing control. It was his contributions to political thought and theory that influenced the developers of the United States Constitution, and a government that is framed around separate branches of power.
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The government's power comes from the people is an Enlightenment idea reflected in the Preamble.
Political be power ultimately rests with the people not the government. Apex
The Bill of Rights is an example of how Enlightenment is reflected in the United?æStates Constitution. The Bill of Rights makes sure the government is held responsible for protecting its citizens.
They help establish a stable democracy and limited government prevent s government prevents from governments from becoming too powerful. A republican form of government allows government through representation; representatives carry out the will of the people. Popular sovereignty ensures that the people are the ultimately in control of the government.
Political power ultimately rests with the people, not the government.
The powers of government should be divided. -Apex
The social contract
federalism limited government checks and balances induvidual rights seperation of powers popular sovernty republicanism
There isn't a single most influential thinker from the Enlightenment, but some key figures include John Locke, Voltaire, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. They made significant contributions to philosophy, political theory, and social progress during this period.
Enlightenment ideas affected rulers in Europe from overthrown power and reflected problems that they needed to change.