Why did Montesquieu advocate the separation of powers?

A) to stop political parties from gaining too much power

B) to ensure power divisions along party lines

C) to eliminate conflict between branches of government

D) to limit the power of any single group or person

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23 August, 09:57

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Rodney Harrington · Answer 1

The answer is D, it worked for me on two tests.

Faith Wilkins · Answer 2

To limit the power of any single group or person is why did Montesquieu advocate the separation of powers and that is the correct answer

Why did Montesquieu advocate the separation of powers?A) to stop political parties from gaining too much powerB) to ensure power divisions along party linesC) to eliminate conflict between branches of governmentD) to limit the power of any single group or person