Social ContractNatural RightsState of NatureMontesquieu (1689-1755)Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679):John Locke (1632-1704)Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778)Constitution is influenced
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by the Enlightenment
Bill of Rights influenced by Enlightenment
Declaration of Independence influenced by Enlightenment
National Government under the Articles of Confederation
Powers under the Articles of Confederation (national government):
The Power to Borrow and Coin Money (National Government)
The Power to Declare War (National Government)
The Power to Make Treaties and Alliances
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