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base your answer to question 18 on the passage below and your knowledge of social studies. ... nor is there liberty if the power of judging is not separate from legislative power and from executive power. if it were joined to legislative power, the power over the life and liberty of the citizens would be arbitrary, for the judge would be the legislator. if it were joined to executive power, the judge could have the force of an oppressor... -montesquieu, the spirit of the laws 18. in this passage, montesquieu is making reference to an enlightened despotism a policy of mercantilism a separation of powers a social contract 19. one way in which the scientific revolution and the enlightenment are similar is that both led to increased power for royal families in europe sought to reconcile christian beliefs and science questioned traditional values and past practices promoted nationalistic revolutions in eastern europe

Explanation:

Question 18

Montesquieu emphasizes separating the power of judging from legislative and executive powers, which is a key aspect of the separation - of - powers concept.

The Scientific Revolution challenged traditional scientific views, and the Enlightenment questioned traditional social, political, and religious values. Both questioned traditional values and past practices.

Answer:

C. a separation of powers

Question 19