Question

Read the hypothetical situation below and answer the question that follows. The government of Lizzandria wants to draft a new constitution that provides the maximum amount of liberty to its citizens, while also creating three branches of government (legislative, judicial, and executive). So far, the constitution gives the President of Lizandria, whom the citizens elect, absolute power over the legislative and judicial branches. What changes would Baron de Montesquieu suggest be made to the constitution of Lizzandria? A. He would recommend that the government of Lizzandria vest the majority of power in the legislative and judicial branches. B. He would suggest that the government of Lizzandria establish a monarchy to ensure that the basic services are provided to the people. C. He would recommend that the government have a system of checks and balances to ensure that no single branch has absolute power over another. D. He would advise the government of Lizzandria to maintain a strong presidency to ensure that the natural rights of its people are protected from a corrupt judiciary.

Answer 1

Answer

: C. He would recommend that the government have a system of checks and balances to ensure that no single branch has absolute power over another.

Explanation:

In order to make sure that there is an absolute equality of power in the different sectors in the government, the creation of checks and balances is very important. This is to monitor or to control how power has been used by each of the government sector