Montesquieu's ideas about power in government are referred to as the theory of the separation of powers. He argued that to prevent tyranny and protect liberty, government should be divided into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. Each branch should have distinct functions and powers, along with a system of checks and balances to ensure that no one branch becomes too powerful. This framework greatly influenced modern democratic governance.
each branch of the government should limit the power of the others
Each branch of government limits the power of the other branches. -MeBeeBee
A country divides governments power is divided between three separate branches.
Montesquieu was against the abuse of power by the Government. This created division of powers. It's been very effective ever since.
One of Montesquieu key ideas about government was the separate branches of government :)
A unitary system of government is a type of government where power is centralized. When power is shared between a central government and local governments, this is referred to as a federal system of government.
decentralization
The U.S. government is divided into executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
The power of the government and the rights of the individual
the colonist got their ideas of goverment from England
checks
The idea is referred to as "states' rights".