French philosopher Montesquieu came up with the idea for Checks and Balances in government, which influenced the idea for 3 equal branches of government in US Constitution.
Baron de Montesquieu. He was a philosopher who basically said the ideal government would have a "separation of powers". This meant that the government would have three separate branches of power, thus avoiding tyranny. Not one branch would have too much power.
seperations of powers
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the U.S. Constitution
The separation of powers.
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The U.S. constitution
it means that the idea that power is divided among three branches of government.
Montesquieu
The purpose was to keep the other two branches in check. This way all branches have the same amount of power and cant take over the U.S.
A country divides governments power is divided between three separate branches.
Enlightenment philosopher, Montesquieu introduced a system of checks and balances to keep government free of tyranny. He is also responsible for the concept of a separation of power, and the three branches of government which are the centerpiece of our country.