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Enlightenment Ideas and the US Constitution
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John Locke Enlightenment Idea A government’s power comes from he consent of the People “Life, Liberty and Property” Effect on the U.S. DOI: “We the People Of the United States” DOI: “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness” Representative Government Limits on Power of Government
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Montesquieu Enlightenment Idea Separation of Powers within Government Effect on the US Federal System of Government Powers divided among three branches System of Checks and Balances
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Rousseau Enlightenment Idea Direct Democracy Effect on the US Public Election of President (sort of) and Congressional Representatives
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Voltaire Enlightenment Idea Free Speech Religious Toleration Effect on the US 1 st Amendment: The right to Free Speech and exercise of Religion
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Beccaria Enlightenment Idea Justice to Preserve Order, (not to get revenge) Accused have rights Torture is bad Speedy Trial Effect on the US 6 th Amendment: Right to a Speedy and Public Trial by an Impartial Jury 8 th Amendment: Bans “Cruel and Unusual Punishment” (a.k.a. Torture)
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