Question

Read the quote. Then answer the question that follows.

“The judicial power ought to be distinct from both the legislative and executive, and independent upon both, that so it may be a check upon both, as both should be checks upon that.” – John Adams

Which of the following Enlightenment ideas does John Adams support in this quote?

separation of powers
limited government
social contract
natural law

Answer 1

a

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

separation of Powers

Step-by-step explanation:

This shows the that each arm of government has its own function and also checkmates the other