Which event has had the most profound impact on american culture and government--the great awakening or the enlightenment?

the Enlightenment

Explanation:

because the enlightenment had a longer affect then the Great awaking. The great Awakening happened in the late 18th century when there what the "reformation" this was a time in American society when religious reform and increased religious fervor. The Age of Enlightenment (also known as the Age of Reason or simply the Enlightenment) was an intellectual and philosophical movement that dominated the world of ideas in Europe during the 18th century, the "Century of Philosophy". so them both being in the 18th century doesn't make them equal. In fact The Age of Enlightenment was longer lasting meaning that new philosophy where born. ways of thinking as well as inventing. That's what makes the Enlightenment such a big deal.

`stare decisis is a legal doctrine that obligates courts to follow historical cases when making a ruling on a similar current or future case. stare decisis ensures that cases with identical facts be approached in the same way, unless overruled by the same court or a higher court such as the us supreme court. simply put, it binds courts to follow legal precedents set by previous decisions.

stare decisis is a latin term meaning "to stand by that which is decided".