Question

what drew the founding fathers to the political philosophy of john locke?
his concept of a social compact
his preference for capitalism
his disdain for armed revolution
his superior intellectual

question 18
the idea of separation of powers was considered important to prolong democracy. how was it supposed to help?

Explanation:

John Locke's concept of a social - compact, which posits an agreement between the people and the government for the protection of natural rights, was appealing to the Founding Fathers. The separation of powers helps prevent the concentration of power, thus safeguarding democracy by ensuring that no single branch becomes too powerful.

Answer:

What drew the Founding Fathers to the political philosophy of John Locke? - his concept of a social compact
The idea of separation of powers was considered important to prolong democracy. How was it supposed to help? - By preventing the concentration of power.