WORLD HISTORY

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ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which concept inspired by Montesquieu is found in the U.S. Constitution?
A
The Bill of Rights
B
The idea of laissez-faire
C
The law of gravity
D
A system of checks and balances
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The doctrine of separation of power in a rigid sense means that when there is a proper distinction between three organs and their functions and also there should be a system of check and balance.

Detailed explanation-2: -What Is the Definition of Checks and Balances in the U.S. Government? In the U.S. government, checks and balances refers to the separation of power in the government, which is ensured through the establishment of three different branches: the executive branch, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch.

Detailed explanation-3: -checks and balances, principle of government under which separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by other branches and are induced to share power. Checks and balances are applied primarily in constitutional governments.

Detailed explanation-4: -Montesquieu wrote that power in government should be divided into legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Each branch would have its own roles and responsibilities. This concept is called separation of powers.

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