Is it correct to say that the American Declaration of Independence and 1787 Constitution are based on Roman law theory?
The core content of Roman law is that property is sacred and inviolable, and the principle followed is natural rationality. The idea of the Declaration of Independence has two main sources. One source is John? Puritanism belief centered on Calvinism. The concept of Covenant prevailed among Puritans in New England in the17th century, calling on people to obey their rulers and local laws according to God's will. At the same time, in Calvinism, if the ruler's behavior violates his Covenant with God in some ways, he loses his authority and the people have the right and obligation to overthrow his rule. Another source of thought is John, an English philosopher and political scientist in the17th century. The theory of Locke and others. Locke believes that people have natural rights to life, freedom and property, which are endowed by God (Professor Wang Jisi). In the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson set a boundary for the legitimacy of the government, claiming that the purpose of the government is to protect the right to life, freedom and the right to pursue happiness. The legitimacy of government power comes from the consent of the people. On the second basis, it is definitely based on Germanic law. It should also be based on the core theory in Roman law.