Question

2. Montesquieu's view of the separation of powers was later expressed in the United States Government through which document? A. The Declaration of Independence b. The United States Constitution c. The Two Treatises of Government d. The Social Contract

Answer 1

Answer: b. The United States Constitution

Explanation:

Montesquieu argued that the best form of government, was one where the legislative arm, executive arm, and judicial powers were separate. and in doing so helped kept each other in check to prevent any branch from becoming too powerful. Montesquieu’s separation of powers was not accurate when compared the government of England, But this was later adopted by Americans as the foundation of the U.S. Constitution.