Question

The United States government is divided into three parts known as the

executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Each branch of government has
powers and responsibilities that the others do not, which divides political
power in the United States. This arrangement is most similar to a model
created by which of these Enlightenment thinkers?

Answer 1

1. Montesquieu

Answer 2

Answer:
Montesquieu

Baron de Montesquieu came up with separation of powers, which divides government powers between the 3 branches, so one doesn’t overpower another.