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 idea of separation of powers and Rousseau's concept of popular sovereignty because they believed in the importance of limiting government power and ensuring the participation of the people in the government's decision-making process.