The Constitution uses ideas from philosophers from the Enlightenment era. For example, john Locke's ideas on securing life, How_did_the_enlightenment_ideas_influence_the_American_revolution_and_constitutionand property and Montesquieu's ideas on separation of powers and checks and balances.
The Constitution of the US is generally considered by historians to be a typical Enlightenment product.
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He influenced us during the Enlightenment and was part of the constitution of the United States of America.
The belief in the consent of the governed, which is a key aspect of the social contract theory, can be found in the US Constitution. This is reflected in principles such as popular sovereignty, which asserts that the power of the government is derived from the people.
The US Constitution did not just affect the 3 branches. It created the three branches and defined their purpose and limitations.