The U.S. government is divided into three equal branches of government. Which Enlightenment philosopher would have most influenced this idea?(1 point)

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de Montesquieu
de Montesquieu

Locke
Locke

Wollstonecraft
Wollstonecraft

Rousseau

Answer 1

The Enlightenment philosopher who most influenced the idea of dividing the government into three branches is de Montesquieu. His work "The Spirit of the Laws" advocated for the separation of powers, which is a foundational principle in the structure of the U.S. government.