The enlightenment idea of separation of powers led to a) giving authority to the president and vice president. b) granting a social contract between colonists and governments. c)forming three branches of government in the united states. d)forming a powerful government that could protect its people.

The correct answer is c:
Forming three branches of government in the United States.

Sir thomas more, venerated in the catholic church as saint thomas more, was an english lawyer, social philosopher, author, statesman, and noted renaissance humanist. he was also a councillor to henry viii, and lord high chancellor of england from october 1529 to 16 may 1532. i found this information on wikipedia