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Frenchman 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.

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−	~~Frenchman~~ 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.