Question

of the following men, which one believed that political liberty could best be preserved if the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government had equal power and authority? thomas paine. charles-louis de secondat, baron de montesquieu. john hancock. jean-jacques rousseau.​

Answer 1

Answer:Charles-Louis de secondat baron de Montesquieu

Explanation:Montesquieu is an adherent believer of equal right, power and authority of the three arms of government. He believes in the separation of power as a model of government. He is of the opinion that the three arms of government power should be separated to avoid conflict and concentration of power to ensure there is checks and balance.