If you're looking for the powers and limitations they have, you want to know:
1) The Necessary and Proper Clause, which gives them the ability to call a power Constitutional, and therefore legal, IF they can link it to an enumerated (Constitutionally-granted) power
2) Judicial Review, which gives the Judicial Branch the power to declare whether or not an act of Congress is unconstitutional, limiting their powers if they get too out of line (U.S. vs. Lopez, 1995)
The biggest impact on Congress would be the division of the Representatives, they would have to be reorganized with states losing representatives they have now, which would lessen their power in the federal government.
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Philosopher John Locke had a tremendous impact on early American government.
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James Madison was the 4th president.
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Congress have power to enforce by appropriate legislation.
If you're looking for the powers and limitations they have, you want to know: 1) The Necessary and Proper Clause, which gives them the ability to call a power Constitutional, and therefore legal, IF they can link it to an enumerated (Constitutionally-granted) power 2) Judicial Review, which gives the Judicial Branch the power to declare whether or not an act of Congress is unconstitutional, limiting their powers if they get too out of line (U.S. vs. Lopez, 1995)
It increased government regulation of business
The President has the opportunity to establish an agenda for Congress by advocating for specific policies. Presidents also have the ability to use their position to take their case directly to the American people, which can impact public opinion, and consequently, impact Congress.
The Age of Enlightenment had a profound impact on the new American government. One example would be the concept of natural rights, which was developed by John Locke.
other people started declaring independence from a government (France, etc.)