Question

Which of the following describes the Enlightenment idea of separation of powers?

A.The idea that people consent to government authority and in return the government protects their rights
B.The idea that people are born with rights that no government can take away
C.The idea of dividing government powers into legislative, executive, and judicial branches
D.The idea that there is a body of law said to come from nature that is common to all humans

Answer 1

A. The idea that people consent to government authority and in return the government protects their rights

Answer 2

C.The idea of dividing government powers into legislative, executive, and judicial branches