What was montesquieu's main political idea?

Answer 1

Enlightenment philosopher, Montesquieu introduced a system of checks and balances to keep government free of tyranny. He is also responsible for the concept of a separation of power, and the three branches of government which are the centerpiece of our country.

Answer 2

separation of powers for government to be divided into different branches to allocate the power to multiple arenas help to minimize political tyranny or despotism. Another idea that comes out of the work is the idea of check and balances, that the different branches of government has the ability to limit the power of the other branches. The work also espoused the need for individual liberty and a rights based political order, critically essential to the Enlightenment period.

Answer 3

Montesquieu believed in the separation of powers, as in splitting power into 3 branches, the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative.

Answer 4

he wanted to divide the government into three branches

Answer 5

He popularized the terms "feudalism" and "Byzantine Empire."

Answer 6

direct emocracy