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John Locke
English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience. -
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Baron de Montesquieu
French aristocrat who wanted to limit royal absolutism; Wrote The Spirit of Laws, urging that power be separated between executive, legislative, and judicial branches, each balancing out the others, thus preventing despotism and preserving freedom. This greatly influenced writers of the US Constitution. He greatly admired British form of government., believed government should have separation of powers -
Enlightenment Period
a movement in the 18th century that advocated the use of reason in the reappraisal of accepted ideas and social institutions. -
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Jean Jaque Rousseau
A French man who believed that Human beings are naturally good & free & can rely on their instincts. Government should exist to protect common good, and be a democracy -
Spirt of Laws Written
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Contitution Came into Effect
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Checks and Balances
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Individual Rights
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Bill of Rights Written
