Question

select the enlightenment ideas that are shown in the graphic below.
graphic showing three branches with arrows between them
a natural rights
b separation of church and state
c social contract
d checks and balances

Explanation:

The graphic shows three branches of government (likely legislative, executive, judicial) with arrows indicating mutual influence, which represents the Enlightenment idea of Checks and Balances (where each branch checks the others to prevent abuse of power). Natural Rights relate to inherent human rights, Separation of Church and State is about religious and governmental autonomy, and Social Contract is about the agreement between rulers and ruled—none match the branch - interaction graphic as well as Checks and Balances.

Answer:

D. Checks and Balances