AP World Historyeasymcq1 pt

The Enlightenment thinker who argued for the separation of government powers was:

A.Montesquieu

B.Voltaire

C.Jean-Jacques Rousseau

D.John Locke

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

AMontesquieu

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