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Ideas such as popular sovereignty and natural rights seem to fit the American form of government These ideas were first introduced to the American colonists by?
John Locke
The excerpt most reflects which Enlightenment idea?
natural rights social contract
Why is popular sovereignty?
The popular Sovereignty is important because it protects our nation's rights from being exploited by other nations.
What statement describes a major similarity between the American and French revolutions?
Both revolutions were motivated by ideas about natural rights and popular sovereignty.
What does classical liberalism emphasize?
Classical liberalism emphasizes mainly on popular sovereignty and natural rights. This form of leadership does not consider democracy in any way.
Which Enlightenment principles does the author hope to establish in his home country?
Natural rights 3.4.2
What are the three fundamental values on which the Declaration of Independence is based?
There were several principles outlined in the Declaration of Independence. They were that all men are created equal, that all men are born with certain rights. Men have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Men have the right to choose how they're governed, and by whom.
What role did Thomas Jefferson play in the development of democracy in the US?
he wrote the declaration of independence
How did colonists transplant ideas of government to America?
The colonists transplanted English ideas of government to America by, they stood with a strong sense of English Political traditions. By doing that, they established a government.
What are the constitutional principles?
popular sovereignty, separation of powers, republicasnism, limited government, federalism, checks and balances, and individual rights.
Where in the Declaration of Independence does it state that Americans assert their rights to popular sovereignty?
The whole thing basically
What is the principle of popular sovereignty?
Popular sovereignty arose from the Enlightenment teaching of Rousseau, Hobbes and Locke. It comes from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
