Question

why did montesquieu advocate the separation of powers?
o to stop political parties from gaining too much power
o to ensure power divisions along party lines
o to eliminate conflict between branches of government
o to limit the power of any single group or person

Explanation:

Montesquieu believed in separating powers among different branches of government (legislative, executive, judicial) to prevent any one group or person from having excessive power and to create a system of checks - and - balances.

Answer:

to limit the power of any single group or person