Enlightenment and the American Revolution

Concept - political power rests with the people who can create, alter, or abolish Government

People are able to govern themselves, humans have natural rights to life, liberty, and property

The American nation's first constitution that lacked a strong government to make decisions.

The belief that power should not rest in the hands of one or few, but should be delegated.

Believed in a strong government to control people.

An ideal of governing where the people make political decisions.

Measures designed to prevent one branch of government from becoming more powerful than others.

Include inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

______ is the belief that all men are equal in regards to their political rights

Devotion to the interests or culture of one's nation.