that they would not accept the tax from the king
Montesquieu is describing the "Separation Of Powers" which is important because it states that government should be split up into 3 branches the Legislative(which is Congress),The Executive(the President), and the Judicial(the Supreme Court). Montesquieu wanted this so that power could be divided equally and so that it wasn't just one big Government with all the power.
Courts apply the law to specific controversies brought before them. They resolve disputes between people, companies and units of government. Often, courts are called on to uphold limitations on the government. They protect against abuses by all branches of government.
very poor conditions, diseased boats, lack of sanitary food and water, lots of rats where food was stored...
