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Cato Daily Podcast
America's Birth Certificate in Context
Jul 4, 2024
Roger Pilon discusses the philosophical underpinning of America's Birth Certificate, exploring natural law, self-evident truths, and unalienable rights in the Declaration of Independence, emphasizing limits on government power and the importance of checks and balances in American politics.
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- The Declaration of Independence and Constitution embody timeless principles of natural law and self-evident truths.
- The Constitution establishes a system of checks and balances to prevent governmental overreach and protect citizens' rights.
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The Declaration of Independence and the Birth of America
In 1776, America's founders gathered in Philadelphia to draft the Declaration of Independence, severing ties with Great Britain and establishing the United States as a free and independent nation. This document, along with the Constitution drafted in 1787, forms the foundation of America's governance, emphasizing the principles of natural law and self-evident truths. The Declaration's moral vision outlines equal rights endowed by the Creator, the foundation of government on consent, and the aim for liberty.
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