Montesquieu (Philosopher) (jul 25, 1689 – jul 25, 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
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Date:
jul 25, 1689
jul 25, 1755
~ 66 years