French Philosophers of the Enlightenment

Section: Montesquieu

Question: Who was the author of "The Spirit of the Law"?

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Baron de Montesquieu

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Question: What governmental principle did Montesquieu advocate?

• Absolutism

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

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Question: How many branches of government did Montesquieu propose?

• Three

• Two

• Four

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Question: Which of the following is NOT a branch of government according to Montesquieu?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Administrative

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Question: Which concept did Montesquieu emphasize as essential for government?

• A balanced governmental power

• Centralization of authority

• Separation of Church and State

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Question: From which country did Montesquieu draw his respect for constitutional monarchy?

• Germany

• France

• Britain

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Question: What influence did Montesquieu's ideas have on modern governance?

• Greater focus on monarchy

• Establishment of check and balance systems

• Introduction of direct democracy

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Question: Why did Montesquieu believe checks and balances were necessary?

• To expedite the legislative process

• To ensure tyranny of the majority

• To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

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Question: The Baron de Montesquieu was a member of the French nobility?

• True

• False

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Question: Montesquieu introduced the concept of checks and balances

• False

• True