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How is Montesquieu's concept of the separation of powers incorporated into the U.S. Constitution?

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Montesquieu called the idea of dividing government power into three branches the "separation of powers." He thought it most important to create separate branches of government with equal but different powers. ... His ideas about separation of powers became the basis for the United States Constitution. hope this helps

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