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[[French]]man '''Baron de Montesquieu''' (1689-1755) proposed the concept of [[separation of powers]], and [[checks and balances]], in [[government]]. This inspired the [[United States Constitution]]. His book, ''The Spirit of the Laws,'' explained essential aspects of good government that became enormously influential.
[[French]]man '''Baron de Montesquieu''' (1689-1755) proposed the concept of [[separation of powers]], and [[checks and balances]], in [[government]]. This inspired the [[United States Constitution]]. His book, ''The Spirit of the Laws,'' explained essential aspects of good government that became enormously influential.
[[Category:Enlightenment]]
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[[Category:Republicanism]]