Question

Which accurately summarizes Montesquieu's influence?
a. Scientific experimentation became accepted practice because of Montesquieu's writings.
b. John Locke took his ideas on the natural rights of life, liberty, and property from Montesquieu.
c. He convinced England's Parliament to grant Oliver Cromwell religious, as well as political, power.
d. His belief in separation of powers led to the three of branches of government established in the United States Constitution.

Answer 1

D. HIS BELIEF IN SEPARATION OF POWERS LED TO THE THREE OF BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHED IN THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.

Montesquieu believed that all things were made up of rules and laws that never changed. He set out to study these laws scientifically, hoping that the knowledge of the laws of the government would reduce the problems of the society and improve human life.

He believed that a government that was elected by the people was the best form of government. This form of government is democracy. However, to ensure the success of democracy, the right balance of power must be maintained.

Thus, the creation of three separate branches of government with equal but different powers. Where each will check and balance the powers of the other two. These branches became known as the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches of the government.

Answer 2

Answer:

D His belief in separation of powers led to the three of branches of government established in the United States Constitution.