U.S. Constitution Flashcards
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Who are the individuals that laid the intellectual foundation of the Constitution?
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- John Locke
- Charles D’Montestque
- Isaac Newton:
2
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How did the Enlightenment contribute to the Constitution?
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3
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What was the role of John Locke?
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- Ideas of “Classical Liberalism”-civil liberties
- “popular sovereignty”- Legitimate power of government
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What was the role of Charles D’montestesque?
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-Division of government into branches and different bodies
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What was the role of Issacc Newton?
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-Developed laws of nature, physics, and math. Influenced James Madison with action and reaction of separation of powers in government