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The ideas of john Locke and Baron de Montesquieu combined to bring forth staples of the American way of life. Mr. Lock though people could possess three right such as life, liberty and property. Mr. Montesquieu developed the balance of power which gave us legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.

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Whose ideas did Jefferson draw upon while drafting the delcaration of Independence?

John Locke my friend, john Locke


Did Montesquieu influence the Founding Fathers?

Charles Louis montesquieu did not influence thomas Jefferson the scientific revolution did and john Locke


How do you know that our democratic ideals were influenced by john Locke and Montesquieu?

Our democratic ideals were significantly influenced by John Locke's theories on natural rights and the social contract, which emphasize individual liberty and government accountability. Montesquieu's concept of the separation of powers also shaped democratic governance by advocating for distinct branches of government to prevent tyranny. These Enlightenment thinkers provided foundational principles that inspired the framers of democratic constitutions, particularly in the United States, highlighting the importance of individual rights and balanced government. Their ideas continue to underpin modern democratic systems worldwide.


What is the political founding fathers john Locke baron de montesqvieu?

who's the political view of the founding father. (john locke, baron de Montesquieu


The plan presented at the constitutional convention of 1787 that represented the interests of the larger states?

The Virginia Plan is the plan presented by the larger states at the constitutional convention of 1787. It recommended a consolidated national government. Theories from the following philosophers were used in this plan: John Locke, Montesquieu, and Edward Coke.

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The structure of the American government is based on?

Multiple influences, including the writings and theories of John Locke, Montesquieu, Native Americans.


Structure of the American system of government is based on?

enlighten reasoning


Who are some of john Locke's rivals?

Fellow philosophers, like John Locke include Voltaire, Adam Smith, and Rousseau. Montesquieu, Beccaria, and Diderot are also comparable to Locke in his theories.


Name two European writers who influenced American government?

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Did Thomas Hobbes and John Locke wrote about contract theories of government?

YES


John Locke's concept of checks and balances between divisions of government was elaborated on by?

Charles-Louis de Secondat Montesquieu.


What did john Locke and baron de montesquieu create?

John Locke is known for his social contract theory, advocating for natural rights and limited government. Baron de Montesquieu is famous for his idea of separation of powers in government, influencing the development of modern democratic systems and the concept of checks and balances.


3 famous philosophers where did they come from?

Three famous philosophers whose theories influenced the formation of the United States government and Constitution were John Locke from England, Montesquieu from France, and Rousseau born in Switzerland but known as a French philosopher.


How did Montesquieu's system reflect John Locke's ideas about government?

Montesquieu fully articulated separation of power, an idea John Locke also advocated. Montesquieuâ??s description of the two types of free governments also reflects Lockeâ??s ideas of a social contract.


Whose ideas did Jefferson draw upon while drafting the delcaration of Independence?

John Locke my friend, john Locke


Which Enlightenment philosopher advocated the separation of powers in the government?

Baron de Montesuieu not john Locke


What did enlightenment thinkers believed the purpose of government should be?

These thinkers valued reason, science, religious tolerance, and what they called "natural rights"-life, liberty, and property. Enlightenment philosophers john Locke, Charles Montesquieu, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau all developed theories of government in which some or even all the people would govern.