AP World Historyeasymcq1 pt
The Enlightenment thinker who argued for the separation of government powers was:
A.John Locke
B.Jean-Jacques Rousseau
C.Montesquieu
D.Voltaire
Explanation
Core Concept
Montesquieu advocated for the separation of government into three branches (executive, legislative, judicial) to prevent tyranny, influencing the U.S. Constitution.
Correct Answer
CMontesquieu
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