Which of the following statements is true regarding the French philosopher Montesquieu?

A. He believed that the government should not protect the rights of its citizens and should only have one central authority that holds all the power

B. He believed the best way to protect liberty was to separate the power of government into three branches; executive, legislative, and judicial

C. He believed all citizens had natural rights and the government should be established as a monarchy

D. He believed the government should be established as aristocratic form of government.

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Nicole Romero

11 May, 11:12

Which of the following statements is true regarding the French philosopher Montesquieu?

A. He believed that the government should not protect the rights of its citizens and should only have one central authority that holds all the power

B. He believed the best way to protect liberty was to separate the power of government into three branches; executive, legislative, and judicial

C. He believed all citizens had natural rights and the government should be established as a monarchy

D. He believed the government should be established as aristocratic form of government.

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Ernest Finley · Answer 1

The correct answer should be letter B.

Explanation: Montesquieu believed that the best way of a government should be a mixed government with some elements of democracy combined with other non-democratic elements.

Cardenas · Answer 2

B. He believed the best way to protect liberty was to separate the power of government into three branches; executive, legislative, and judicial.

Explanation:

This is an obvious answer because to ensure that NO ONE is greedy, we have checks & balances, ensuring that NO ONE has more power over the other.

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