Question

Each branch of the United States government- the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches- has the ability to limit the actions of the other branches. Which Enlightenment concept does this demonstrate?
A Representative democracy
B Separation of powers
C Consitiutional monarchy
D Popular Sovereignty

Answer 1

Checks and balances may also be an alternative

Answer 2

Answer:

B. Separation of powers.

Explanation:

The division of the power between the three branches of government that are legislative, executive and judiciary is a significant doctrine of the check and balance. The separation of power ensures that no one branch would get absolute power. Therefore each branch checks the working of another and the power balance is maintained to allow individual liberties irrespective of the change in government.