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The Declaration of Independence reflects Enlightenment ideas such as natural rights and the social contract theory, while the United States Constitution embodies Enlightenment principles like separation of powers and checks and balances.
montesquieu and rousseau
John Locke's idea of natural rights (life, liberty, and land) and his belief that all men are created equal are the two most significant ideas that he contributed to the enlightenment.
Humans have the right to choose a government and they are given natural rights.
The declaration of independence and the U.S. constitution (apex)
One Enlightenment idea that is included in the constitution is basic liberties such as voting rights and Bill of Rights. Another one is the separation of powers such as the Montesquieu.
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montesquieu and rousseau
The Enlightenment is the movement that most influenced the architects of the U.S. Constitution. It was also influenced by state constitutions, John Locke's two treatises of government, Virginia's royal charter, and British tradition.
Eastern philosophers and Christianity.
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John Locke's idea of natural rights (life, liberty, and land) and his belief that all men are created equal are the two most significant ideas that he contributed to the enlightenment.
john Locke's idea of natural rights (life, liberty, and land) and his belief that all men are created equal are the two most significant ideas that he contributed to the enlightenment.
The Declaration of Independence reflects Enlightenment ideas such as natural rights and the social contract theory, while the United States Constitution embodies Enlightenment principles like separation of powers and checks and balances.
Humans have the right to choose a government and they are given natural rights.
The declaration of independence and the U.S. constitution (apex)
The power of the government and the rights of the individual