Question

baron de montesquieu. roots of our government. use the word bank to fill in the graphic organizers to see the similarities and differences between the us and english governments. (we gave you two to start out.) one word will show up twice. to serve and protect. there are many rules out there that are meant to keep you from harm. think of a rule important to you. then draw it. rule: always use seatbelt while driving. big ideas. each statement below is wrong. cross out the incorrect parts and correct it on the line. 1. montesquieus thinking only influenced people in france. 2. montesquieu thought liberty means people can do whatever they want. 3. separation of powers happens when everyone follows the law. 4. montesquieu believed a king should have most of the power. 5. checks and balances means no branch can limit the power of another branch.

Explanation:

1. Montesquieu's ideas influenced people globally, especially in the formation of the U.S. government.
2. Montesquieu defined liberty as being able to do what one ought to do, not whatever one wants, within the framework of the law.
3. Separation of powers is the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches (legislative, executive, judicial) to prevent concentration of power, not about everyone following the law.
4. Montesquieu advocated for separation of powers and did not believe a king should have most of the power.
5. Checks - and - balances means each branch of government can limit the power of the other branches to prevent abuse of power.

Answer:

1. Montesquieu's thinking influenced people globally, especially in the U.S.
2. Montesquieu thought liberty means people can do what they ought to do within the law.
3. Separation of powers happens when government is divided into legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
4. Montesquieu believed in separation of powers, not that a king should have most of the power.
5. Checks and balances means each branch can limit the power of another branch.