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The following statement was made by French philosopher Baron de Montesquieu regarding the government’s power.
“When the legislative and executive powers are united in the same person, or in the same body of magistrates, there can be no liberty.”
Which idea from the United States Constitution was Montesquieu promoting in his statement?
A due process
B popular sovereignty
C federalism
D separation of powers
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D — separation of powers.
Montesquieu argued that liberty requires dividing government functions (legislative, executive, judicial) so no single person or body can concentrate power. This idea directly influenced the Constitution’s separation of powers and checks and balances.
Montesquieu argued that liberty requires dividing government functions (legislative, executive, judicial) so no single person or body can concentrate power. This idea directly influenced the Constitution’s separation of powers and checks and balances.
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