Which of the following is not an Enlightenment concept found in the Declaration of Independence?
A. If a government becomes too powerful, the people have the right to abolish it and start a new one.
B. A government should be broken into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.
C. All citizens have certain rights that cannot be taken away, including life and liberty.
D. Governments derive their power from the consent of the governed.

Question

Which of the following is not an Enlightenment concept found in the Declaration of Independence?
A. If a government becomes too powerful, the people have the right to abolish it and start a new one. 
B. A government should be broken into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. 
C. All citizens have certain rights that cannot be taken away, including life and liberty. 
D. Governments derive their power from the consent of the governed.

wwhitlock · Answer

Separation of power is found in the US Constitution but not the Declaration.