lesson 15

Question 1

what did the founding fathers look for inspiration?

Answer 1

The studied political philosophies and governments of the past.

Question 2

when did the founding fathers hold the constitutional convention?

Answer 2

1787

Question 3

how long did the consitution take?

Answer 3

116 days or 4 months

Question 4

The declaraton of i. and the constitution were greatly inspired by who??

Answer 4

john locke

Question 5

natural rights

Answer 5

locke believed all people should have natural rights that cannot be taken away

Question 6

locke beieved a ruler..

Answer 6

gets authority through the consent of the governed

Question 7

locke believed power should be..

Answer 7

distributed among different parts of the government.

Question 8

locke believed the legislative branch was te..

Answer 8

most important branch of the government.

Question 9

locke believed the government is responsible of..

Answer 9

protecting the natural rights of citizens.

Question 10

philosophy played a major part in..

Answer 10

the creation of the american government.