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
1 answer
c The idea of dividing government powers into legislative, executive, and judicial branches