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How does the organization of the US government reflect the ideas of Enlightenment philosopher Baron de Montesquieu?
Citizens of the United States have the right to vote.
All US citizens possess certain natural rights.
Religion is completely separate from government.
The government is divided into three branches.

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"The government is divided into three branches."

Montesquieu argued for separation of powers — splitting government into legislative, executive, and judicial branches with checks and balances to prevent any one person or group from becoming tyrannical. The U.S. Constitution implements this idea.