Question

In 1–2 sentences, discuss the motive for the U.S. founders to focus on Montesquieu’s and Rousseau’s ideas as a basis for their new governmental foundations.(2 points)

Answer 1

The U.S. founders were motivated to focus on Montesquieu's ideas of separation of powers and Rousseau's ideas of popular sovereignty as they offered a framework for establishing a balance of power and ensuring the authority lies with the people in their new governmental foundations.