Question

The idea of separation of powers from monstequies (1) ________ and also from documents such as the (2) __________ of the Iroquois confederacy.

a) (1) emerged (2) constitution
b) (1) disappeared (2) treaty
c) (1) evolved (2) declaration
d) (1) developed (2) agreement

Answer 1

The idea of separation of powers emerged from Montesquieu and the Constitution of the Iroquois Confederacy, both of which influenced the Founding Fathers in the creation of the United States Constitution.

Step-by-step explanation:

The idea of separation of powers (1) emerged from thinkers like Montesquieu and was also reflected in documents such as the (2) Constitution of the Iroquois Confederacy. Montesquieu’s ideas greatly influenced the Founding Fathers when drafting the United States Constitution.

The Constitution of the Iroquois Confederacy, also known as the Great Law of Peace, incorporated concepts such as checks and balances and separation of power that impressed and influenced future American thinking.

Therefore, the correct answer to fill in the blanks would be: (1) emerged (2) constitution, making the answer choice 'a' the correct one.