The founders of the United States drew inspiration from five main sources when establishing the government: Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, England, John Locke, and Baron de Montesquieu. Ancient Greece influenced the idea of direct democracy. Rome established the republic. England influenced the separation of powers and rights through documents like the Magna Carta. John Locke's ideas of natural rights to life, liberty, and property were important. Montesquieu advocated for separation of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

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15. Montesquieu John Locke England Ancient Rome Local issues should be decided by citizens Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Ancient Greece England Ancient Rome Ancient Greece John Locke England Ancient Rome Ancient Greece Montesquieu John Locke England Ancient Rome Ancient Greece

16. Montesquieu John Locke England Ancient Rome “ Whenever any form of government becomes destructive, it is the right of the people to institute a new government.” Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Ancient Greece England Ancient Rome Ancient Greece John Locke England Ancient Rome Ancient Greece Montesquieu John Locke England Ancient Rome Ancient Greece

17. Montesquieu John Locke England Ancient Rome Representatives are elected to make laws Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Ancient Greece England Ancient Rome Ancient Greece John Locke England Ancient Rome Ancient Greece Montesquieu John Locke England Ancient Rome Ancient Greece

18. John Locke Montesquieu England Ancient Rome The right to a jury trial and no taxes without consent Ancient Greece

19. Montesquieu John Locke England Ancient Rome “ Life, liberty, and property.” Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Ancient Greece England Ancient Rome Ancient Greece John Locke England Ancient Rome Ancient Greece Montesquieu John Locke England Ancient Rome Ancient Greece “ Life, liberty, and property.” Ancient Greece Ancient Rome “ Life, liberty, and property.” Ancient Greece England Ancient Rome “ Life, liberty, and property.” Ancient Greece John Locke England Ancient Rome “ Life, liberty, and property.” Ancient Greece Montesquieu England Ancient Rome “ Life, liberty, and property.” Ancient Greece John Locke Montesquieu England Ancient Rome “ Life, liberty, and property.” Ancient Greece

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