Which principle of the enlightenment can be seen in the us constitution

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14 January, 07:28

Which principle of the enlightenment can be seen in the us constitution

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Boston Watson · Answer 1

checks and balances

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Montesquieu believed in the separation of power with checks and balances. Checks and balances are put in place to ensure that no one branch of government has too much power. Rosseau's ideas are present in the constitution by the concept of direct democracy.