What was impact of John Locke’s views on natural law on the Founding Fathers?
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Question 2
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What impact did the writings of Baron Montesquieu have on the Founding Fathers of the American political system?
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Question 3
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The passage below is from the writings of John Locke.
The state of nature has a law of nature to govern it, . . . and reason, which is that law, teaches all mankind . . . that being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in life, health, liberty or possessions.
Source: John Locke, An Essay Concerning the True Original, Extent and End of Civil Government, II, Section 6
Based on this passage, what did Locke mean by the “law of nature”?
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Question 4
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The image below concerns government.
Source: U.S. House of Representatives
Which Enlightenment idea is represented by the image?
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Question 5
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How are the Enlightenment ideas that influenced the Founding Fathers reflected in modern institutions?