John Locke's Seven Principles Of The Constitution

“All mankind... being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty or possessions.”(Locke). There are many factors that helped the foundation of the seven principles of the Constitution but the one who stands out is John Locke. There's a theory which has created a change in the way people, back then, think and this theory was made by John Locke and his point of view towards the government and thanks to him we can have the seven principles of the constitution. John Locke helped the foundation of the seven principles of the Constitution by creating the Social Contract theory which it was helped by the power of the people and equality in the government. The base of all this impact towards the people and

Back then the people didn't have the courage to tell the truth but when John Locke released the theory it made the difference. Popular sovereignty is when it's ruled by the people and it is found in the preamble. This principle was made by the fact that people wanted to be independent and governed themselves. Republicanism, form of government where the people elected their representatives to create and reinforce the law and it is found in Article four section four. This principle is for the people because they wanted to feel safe, they wanted the power of choosing their representatives and they wanted to chose someone who can keep their promises and protect the rights of the citizens. The inalienable rights is the first Amendment in the bill of rights which consist on the people having the power of asking the government to change or make a new law. This principle was established because the people have the right to have a voice and speak or ask the government to change something they don't like. These three principles of the Constitution all have in common the power of the people because each one shows how the people wanted to have different places they can recruit and these three principles join together are like an absolute power against the government power. Another reason for these power was that the people wanted an equal

And this is making use of the power any one has in his hands, not for the good of those who are under it, but for his own private, separate advantage. –When the governor, however entitled, makes not the law, but his will, the rule; and his commands and actions are not directed to the preservation of the properties of his people, but the satisfaction of his own ambition, revenge, covetousness, or any other irregular passion.”(Second Treatise). The separation of powers is the division of the powers of government among the executive, legislative and judicial branches. These can be found in Articles one, two, and three and they were made to to prevent abuse of power and to safeguard freedom for all. Baron Montesquieu was the genius behind this principle and it was a contribution between Locke and himself. It was separately but the power of the people help it to grow. The checks and balances is a system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power and it can be found in the Articles one, two, and three. The purpose of this principle was to make sure each branch worked fairly and together. Limited government, groups or individuals which cannot bypass the law to serve their own interests. This principle can be found in Article one section nine and it was made so the people obey the law and not surpass their power. Legitimate government is the authority of the government should depend on the consent of