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| − | + | '''Baron de Montesquieu''' (1689-1755) was a French writer and [[philosophe]] on political philosophy who greatly influenced the American [[Founding Fathers]]. He proposed the concepts of [[separation of powers]] and [[checks and balances]] in government; these ideas were incorporated into the [[United States Constitution]]. His book, ''The Spirit of the Laws'', explained essential aspects of good government that became enormously influential. | |
| − | + | [[File:LETTRE~1.JPG|thumb|320px|''Persian Letters'']] | |
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[[Category:Republicanism]] | [[Category:Republicanism]] | ||
Revision as of 07:02, January 9, 2010
Baron de Montesquieu (1689-1755) was a French writer and philosophe on political philosophy who greatly influenced the American Founding Fathers. He proposed the concepts of separation of powers and checks and balances in government; these ideas were incorporated into the United States Constitution. His book, The Spirit of the Laws, explained essential aspects of good government that became enormously influential.
