Which of the following quotes best relates to the idea of separation of powers? “The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others.”—Thomas Jefferson
"The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield and government to gain ground."—Thomas Jefferson
"You have rights antecedent to all earthly governments; rights that cannot be repealed.”—John Adams
“The judicial power ought to be distinct from both the legislative and executive.”—John Adams

“The judicial power ought to be distinct from both the legislative and executive.”—John Adams

Explanation:

the right answer for the question that is being asked and shown above is that: "their policy of "divide and rule" pitted political groups against each other to keep any one group from becoming too powerful.  " the  participant in european imperialism is being described below is that  their policy of "divide and rule" pitted political groups against each other to keep any one group from becoming too powerful.