How did the Enlightenment idea of separation of powers influence the effects of the American Revolution?

The Enlightenment idea of separation of powers holds that government power should be divided among different branches so no one part becomes too powerful. The U.S. Constitution put this idea into practice by establishing legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Choice C describes that arrangement; the other choices concern church and state, federalism, or reserved rights.

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