Question

which of the following accurately summarizes an idea of french enlightenment philosopher baron de montesquieu? government should be divided into three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. government should abolish slavery and support religious freedom. economic markets will regulate themselves without government interference. economic markets need government regulation in order to function properly.

Answer 1

Government should be divided into three branches: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial

Answer 2

The option that best describes the idea of French enlightenment philosopher Baron de Montesquieu Government should be divided into three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial.

Charles-Louis de Secondat, Baron de La Brède et de Montesquieugenerally referred to as simply Montesquieu, was a French judge, man of letters, and political philosopher.

He is well known and notable for his theory of separation of powers, which is implemented in many constitutions throughout the world.