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What are some ideas from the Enlightenment that went into the Constitution??

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Declaration of Independence - Right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness; all men are created equal; right to overthrow government. Constitution - Based on popular sovereignty, created a new 3 branch government, used checks and balances. Bill of Rights - Protected the rights of free speech, religion, press, assembly.

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