The correct answer is D) They provided the ideas of natural rights, government by consent, and separation of powers, which promote the greatest possible liberty for the people.
The Enlightenment played a significant role in the development of American government. The idea of individuals like John Locke, Voltaire, and Rousseau helped inspire the Founding Fathers to create a government structure in which the power ultimately rested in the hands of the people.
This is why the American government implemented structures like:
- citizens voting for officials at the local, state, and national level.
- a bill of rights to ensure that certain liberties are protected for citizens.
- a federal government that possess three branches all with varying powers.
