What is a similarity between how the Enlightenment and the Great Awakening influenced the US government?

Both movements encouraged people to think for themselves and question traditional authority. Enlightenment thinkers emphasized individual reason and natural rights, while the Great Awakening stressed individuals’ personal religious experiences. This shared focus on the individual helped shape American ideas about government and rights. The social contract and separation of powers are specifically associated with Enlightenment political thought, not both movements.

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