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Influence on US Gov. - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Equality in the Eyes of God Ce
        
        rule of law 1215
        
        Limited Government 1628
        
        Individual Rights 1689
        
        Thomas Hobbes 1679
        
        Baron de Montesquieu 1755
        
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        Power must be divided among different groups for democracy to work. Said democracy was the best form of government
        
        Developed the idea of a social contract between rulers and subjects
        
        Made sure the people were given rights like the right to bear arms, and freedom from cruel and unusual punishments.
        
        Ensuring the kings, or leaders power wasn't absolute
        
        Ensured that the government had good laws, and everyone would be accountable if they broke them. Nobody is above the law.
      - Human Rights