What is unique about the U. S. Constitution? What two ancient civilizations influenced our Constitution and what were their contributions?
What had the most immediate impact on the framers of the Constitution?
Define the term philosophes. How did they influence the founding fathers?
What was Thomas Hobbes’ idea of government?
What did the French philosopher Montesquieu suggest that a government should consist of?
What did John Locke identify as the basis of a legitimate government? Who used his ideas in the writing of the Declaration of Independence?
What was the importance of the Magna Carta in shaping our government?
What is the importance of the Petition of Right and the English bill of Rights?
According to the reading, what is the foundation of our government?