Baron de Montesquieu is most closely associated with which idea?A.A government should be based on the will of the majority.B.A government's powers should be concentrated in a single branch of government.C.A government's powers should be separated among different branches of government.D.A government should first and foremost provide for citizens' safety.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which of the following is wrong?Question 14Answera.The concept of the “Separation of Powers” can be largely attributed to Baron de Montesquieu.b.The “Westminster system” also fuses the judicial branch with the executive branch in terms of making laws.c.The “Westminster system” fuses the executive branch with the legislative branch to some extent, such as the Ministers of Government must first be elected members of the legislature.d.The “Westminster system” typically has a sovereign or nominal/ceremonial head of state who acts on advice from, for example, a Prime Minister.

You are a citizen of a country that has a democratic form of government. Youwant to ensure that the system of power-sharing in your country is effectiveand that no one branch of government has absolute power.Which of the following measures would best meet this goal?a. All power is concentrated in the hands of the legislature only.b. Power is divided between the central government and the states orprovinces, with each level having its own sphere of influence.c. Power is separated among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches,with each branch having its own responsibilities and powers.d. Power is shared among different levels of government, such as the national,regional, and local governments, with each level having some degree ofautonomy

The belief that the power of government can be controlled by dividing it into several branches instead of concentrating it in one area is known as Blank______.Multiple choice question.separation of powersdue processdenials of powerasset diversification

The 18th Century French philosopher Montesquieu coined the word “trias politica” or “separation of powers”. He argues that there are 3 branches of government. This branch of government is mandated to create bills and laws for approval of the President or Head of State.

Which governing principle is best reflected by the three branches of the federal government created by the Constitution?A.Limited governmentB.RepublicanismC.Separation of powersD.Rule of law