The following statement was written by John Adams in 1776:
"A representation of the people in one assembly being obtained, a question arises, whether all the powers of government, legislative, executive, and judicial, shall be left in this body? I think a people cannot be long free, nor ever happy, whose government is in one assembly."
Which basic principle of American government is John Adams describing in this statement?
A)Checks and Balances
B) Separation of Powers
C)Individual Rights
D) Rule of Law
