Wisalnde W.

asked • 03/15/18

Which sentence best describes the Enlightenment idea of the "social contract"?

The constitution divides the government into three branches: the judicial branch, the executive branch, and legislative branch. The responsibilities and power of governing is divided among the branches of government in order to keep one branch from becoming too powerful. Similarly, each branch has the ability to check the power of the other branches. The ideas of separation of powers and checks and balances were advocated by Charles Montesquieu's Spirit of the Laws.
The constitution also sets limits on government power and gives political power to the people by allowing them to elect government officials. This idea is known as limited government.
Support for equality and individualism encouraged the growth of the rule of law, which is a democratic principle that all members of society are bound by the same laws.

Arturo O.

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"Support for equality and individualism encouraged the growth of the rule of law, which is a democratic principle that all members of society are bound by the same laws."
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Arturo O.

"Support for equality and individualism encouraged the growth of the rule of law, which is a democratic principle that all members of society are bound by the same laws."
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03/15/18

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