John Locke was a political philosopher who believed in the concept of the separation of powers within a government. However, he held the belief that the legislature, specifically the elected representatives, should hold the ultimate power in any government. He believed that the legislature should be able to hold the executive accountable and that the judiciary should be an impartial body that interprets and upholds the law.

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John Locke was

A) a political philosopher who said the executive branch was the supreme power in any government.
B) a political philosopher who said the legislature was the supreme power in any government.
C) a political philosopher who said the judiciary was the supreme power in any government.
D) the author of Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution.
E) the first Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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