During the age of enlightenment, why did Montesquieu believe there should be a separation of powers in government?

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Kuls · Answer 1 · 2021-12-27T07:45:59+0000

Answer: Montesquieu concluded that the best form of government was one in which the legislative,executive and judicial powers were separate and kept each other in check to prevent any branch from becoming too powerful.

During the age of enlightenment, why did Montesquieu believe there should be a separation of powers in government?

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