By branden kssab on 22 November 2013
The Declaration of Independence contains many examples of enlightenment philosophy. The most notable is the idea that Government is derived from the people and that citizens band together for mutual protection. Jefferson drew this from John Locke, in particular.
This is not merely a hypothetical but a reality.
Take Rwanda.
Rwanda was drawn without an understanding of the ethnic make up.
And, in effect, a minority population was given control over a majority population.
This is problematic as it creates tensions that should not exist.
The roman government is an oligarchy.
Wait for the farmers to finish work before fight practice