Where did Americans find ideas for their government

Our Founding Fathers did not invent the American system of government out of thin air. They, like the other colonists, were influenced by many different ideas and traditions. The biggest influence came from their British heritage

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The Enlightenment

Explanation:

They took ideas from the enlightenment period in which ideas about human liberties and freedoms were gained at the expense of Government powers. One example of which is the writings of John Locke that can be seen implemented into our Bill of Rights.

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