Enlightenment (11 oct 1750 año – 20 agos 1780 año)

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American Democracy based on…? Enlightenment (Age of Reason)

- John Locke: governments power must come from consent of people

- Montesquieu: Separation of power

- Rousseau: Direct Democracy

- Voltaire: Free speech, free religion

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Balances in U.S. Political System: Executive, Legislative, Judicial Branches. Each checks actions of others