I’m preparing a research paper that traces how John Locke’s doctrine of natural rights filtered into the historical development of the United States legislative branch. I want a well-argued, properly referenced piece that does more than restate textbook summaries. The paper should: • Explain Locke’s formulation of natural rights and why it became central to his overall political theory. • Chart the intellectual path from Locke’s Second Treatise through the colonial charters, the Declaration of Independence, and the framing debates of Congress, showing specific moments where legislators invoked or adapted his language. • Evaluate key legislative milestones—the Bill of Rights, Reconstruction Amendments, Civil Rights Acts—demonstrating how the House and Senate operationalized (or at times ignored) Locke-inspired principles. • Conclude with a balanced assessment of whether today’s statutory landscape still reflects Locke’s natural-rights vision or has shifted toward other philosophical underpinnings. Target length: roughly 4,000–5,000 words, double-spaced, with at least ten recent scholarly sources plus primary documents. Please deliver: 1. A detailed outline and preliminary bibliography so I can confirm the direction. 2. A complete draft for feedback. 3. The final paper in Word format, formatted in Chicago or APA, with footnotes/endnotes and a reference list. Familiarity with constitutional history, legislative archives, and Locke scholarship will help the analysis feel rigorous yet readable.