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QuizMultiple Choice

The Enlightenment

Question 7 • SD-Early US History A

The Enlightenment idea of separation of powers included which branches of government?

Answer
A
colonial, legislative, and judicial
B
colonial, executive, and legislative
C
judicial, executive, and legislative
D
judicial, absolute, and executive

Explanation

The separation-of-powers idea divides government authority among three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. The legislative branch makes laws, the executive branch carries them out, and the judicial branch interprets them. Therefore, the correct choice is “judicial, executive, and legislative.”

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