Which of the following quotes best relates to the idea of separation of powers?

A "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others.”—Thomas Jefferson"

B "The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield and government to gain ground."—Thomas Jefferson

C "You have rights antecedent to all earthly governments; rights that cannot be repealed.”—John Adams

D “The judicial power ought to be distinct from both the legislative and executive.”—John Adams

plz help :L

Question

Which of the following quotes best relates to the idea of separation of powers?

A "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others.”—Thomas Jefferson"

B "The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield and government to gain ground."—Thomas Jefferson

C "You have rights antecedent to all earthly governments; rights that cannot be repealed.”—John Adams

D “The judicial power ought to be distinct from both the legislative and executive.”—John Adams

plz help :L

anonymous · Answer

Separation of powers is the idea that there be branches within the government that have authority of one another is various ways,
This way there can't be any tyrannical dominance or something like that.

I would say D

anonymous · Answer

:D ty so much @redbeardd it was right *i is now a fan

anonymous · Answer

Sweet! No problem