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Read the quote. Then answer the question that follows.

“The judicial power ought to be distinct from both the legislative and executive, and independent upon both, that so it may be a check upon both, as both should be checks upon that.” – John Adams

Which of the following Enlightenment ideas does John Adams support in this quote?
1.Seperation of powers
2.Limited government
3.Social contract
4.Natural law

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separation of powers

each branch is made separate so that they could be checked by one another ensuring that theres no corruption

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