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The Enlightenment

Question 5 • SD-Early US History A

Voltaire’s contribution to the Constitution is most evident in the

Answer
A
separation of powers.
B
First Amendment.
C
Fifth Amendment.
D
social contract.

Explanation

Voltaire argued for freedom of speech and religious tolerance. Those Enlightenment ideas are reflected in the First Amendment, which protects freedoms such as speech, religion, and the press. Separation of powers and the social contract are more closely associated with other political thinkers.

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