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Limited Government, Separation of Powers and Popular Sovereignty figure deeply within the document, among others.
Political power ultimately rests with the people, not the government.
The powers of government should be divided. -Apex
That is separation of powers.
Popular Sovereignty: The government gets its authority from the people and reflects their will. What does it say in the U.S Constitution? it says The preamble says, "We the people of the United States of America do ordain and establish this Constitution..." which indicates that government power comes from the people. In the Japanese Constitution it begins by saying that the government's comes from the people and shall be used by them for their own benefit.
The Bill of Rights is an example of how Enlightenment is reflected in the United?æStates Constitution. The Bill of Rights makes sure the government is held responsible for protecting its citizens.