Which of the following describes the enlightenment idea of separation of powers? a. the idea that people consent to government authority and in return the government protects their rights b. the idea that people are born with rights that no government can take away c. the idea of dividing government powers into legislative, executive, and judicial branches d. the idea that there is a body of law said to come from nature that is common to all humans

regarding the law, the 15th amendment was specifically designed thinking in the rights of black free men.

even though ratified on february 3, 1870, the promise of the 15th amendment would not be fully applied for a long time.poll taxes and literacy tests would allow southern states disenfranchise african americans. only in 1965 the voting rights for african americans would be actually able to vote in the south.

in 1965, president johnson signed the voting rights act, which aimed to overcome legal barriers that prevented african americans from voting as it was guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the u.s. constitution.