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1.3.2 Quiz: Inspiration for Independence
Question 9 of 10
Which Enlightenment philosopher first popularized the concept of separation
of powers among government branches?
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A. Benjamin Franklin
B. Thomas Hobbes
C. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
◆ D. Baron de Montesquieu

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Final answer:

Baron de Montesquieu introduced the concept of separation of powers among government branches.


Explanation:

Baron de Montesquieu was the Enlightenment philosopher who first popularized the concept of separation of powers among government branches. He believed in an ideal state where there are two types of governmental authority and argued for the assignment of the executive, legislative, and judicial functions to different bodies to maintain political liberty.


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