WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Montesquieu’s ideas influenced early leaders of the United States to create a government characterized by-
A
an amendment process
B
a separation of powers
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Montesquieu‟s doctrine, in essence, signifies the fact that one person or body of. persons should not exercise all the three powers of the Government viz. legislative, executive and judiciary. In other words each organ should restrict itself to its own sphere and restrain from transgressing the province of the other.

Detailed explanation-2: -In The Spirit of the Laws, Montesquieu proposed a division of power within the government between the legislative, the executive and the judiciary.

Detailed explanation-3: -Montesquieu is famous for his articulation of the theory of separation of powers, which is implemented in many constitutions throughout the world.

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