Briefly describe how their political philosophy influenced our Constitution. Would that philosopher be happy or dismayed at how that idea is used in practice in modern American government, and in particular with respect to the recent shutdown. Find a recent news article that describes, in the modern day, how their idea(s) are used in practice today. Cite it, summarize it, and describe how it's related.

Briefly describe how their political philosophy influenced our Constitution. Would that philosopher be happy or dismayed at how that idea is used in practice in modern American government, and in particular with respect to the recent shutdown. Find a recent news article that describes, in the modern day, how their idea(s) are used in practice today. Cite it, summarize it, and describe how it's related.