U.S. Constitution

Question 1

Who are the individuals that laid the intellectual foundation of the Constitution?

Answer 1

1. John Locke
2. Charles D’Montestque
3. Isaac Newton:

Question 2

How did the Enlightenment contribute to the Constitution?

Answer 2

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Question 3

What was the role of John Locke?

Answer 3

• Ideas of “Classical Liberalism”-civil liberties

- “popular sovereignty”- Legitimate power of government

Question 4

What was the role of Charles D’montestesque?

Answer 4

-Division of government into branches and different bodies

Question 5

What was the role of Issacc Newton?

Answer 5

-Developed laws of nature, physics, and math. Influenced James Madison with action and reaction of separation of powers in government