The US Constitution seemed to embody many of the ideals of the Enlightenment, except for:

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The US Constitution, when originally ratified, did not include a commitment to abolish slavery within two decades. This issue was a significant point of contention and was not addressed until the Civil War era with the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment. The other options (A, B, C) reflect Enlightenment ideals such as individual rights, separation of powers, and governance based on consent of the governed, which were incorporated into the Constitution.

The US Constitution Seemed to Embody Many of the Ideals