Influence of Enlightenment on American Government

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How did Enlightenment influence the colonists?

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It encouraged the colonists to question traditional authority and seek independence.

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Which Enlightenment philosopher promoted the natural rights of man?

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John Locke

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In Federalism, the power to govern is

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divided between national and state governments

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The philosophies of John Locke and Montesquieu INFLUENCED who and what U.S. Document?

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The Founding Fathers and the U.S. Constitution

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When the Articles of Confederation was passed, why were the states given more power than the national government?

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To prevent tyranny and protect individual state sovereignty

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How did the Great Compromise settle a dispute over representation?

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By forming a bicameral legislature with equal representation in the Senate and proportional representation in the House.

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What does the Executive Branch do?

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Enforces laws

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With Checks and Balances, what kind of check does the Executive Branch have on the Judicial Branch?

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Appointing federal judges

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What constitutional principle does "People..." reflect?

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Popular Sovereignty

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What was one of the greatest weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

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The national government could not tax to build up a defense