Question

one of baron de montesquieus key ideas was
separating church and state.
creating checks and balances.
establishing natural rights.
establishing equality within society.

Explanation:

Baron de Montesquieu is known for his idea of separation of powers, which involves creating checks and balances among different branches of government. Separating church and state is more associated with ideas like those of Enlightenment thinkers in a broader sense but not Montesquieu's key idea. Establishing natural rights is more linked to thinkers like John Locke. Establishing equality within society was not his primary key idea. So the correct option is the one about creating checks and balances.

Answer:

B. creating checks and balances. (assuming the option with "creating checks and balances" is option B; adjust the identifier if needed based on actual option numbering)