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Which enlightenment philosopher do you think had the greatest impact on the government of the United States?

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There are multiple pick ur favorite i guess.

John Locke. His ideas of the social contract, religious toleration, natural law, etc. contributed to U.S. constitution. Also he’s kind of the man that emphasized democracy.

Montesquieu. His idea proposed the separation of the government into 3 branches: executive, legislative, and judicial.

Rousseau:
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