Montesquieu (Philosopher) (25 juill. 1689 – 25 juill. 1755)
Description:
Focused on political libertyBelieved that power should be a check and balance system
Belief:
- Britain was best governed and most politically balanced at the time
- British king and his ministers held executive power & carried laws of the state
- Members of Parliament held legislative power and made the laws
- Judges of the English courts held judicial power and interpreted the laws to see how each applied to a specific case
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
25 juill. 1689
25 juill. 1755
~ 66 years