The ideal of representative government was strengthened by the writings of an 18th century English philosopher named A. John Locke. B. Roger Williams. C. William Penn. D. John Smith.

John Locke

Explanation:

John Locke wrote that government should rest on the consent of the governed, and that no government could violate basic natural principles of justice. His ideas were part of the Enlightenment, a movement that encouraged rational leadership instead of the divine right of kings to rule.

intimacy, passion and commitment are the components of a interpersonal relationship emphasized in the triangular theory of love by robert sternberg.

the triangular theory of love says love can be comprehend as this componest form the vertices of a triangle.  

intimacy relates to feelings such as of closeness and connection;

passion relates the drives that brings people together, as physical attraction.

commitment relates to the being in a long-term relationship.

the federal government of the united states was established by the constitution. us is a presidential republic. the president is head of state, head of government and of a two party legislative and electoral system. the supreme court balances the powers of the federal and the state government. yhe executive branch is headed by the oresident. there are two chambers of congress, the senate and the house of representatives. judicial power is exercised by the judicial branch (or judiciary), comprised of the supreme court and lower federal courts. the judiciary's function is to interpret the   constitution as well as the federal laws and regulations.