Question

1. which writer is credited with the idea that the powers of government should be separated into three branches with each branch keeping the others in check?

rene descartes
maximilien robespierre
baron de montesquieu
bishop jacques - benigne bossuet

1. one way in which the writings of john locke and of baron de montesquieu are similar is that they

supported the idea of governments having limited powers
resulted in the development of mercantile economic systems
promoted the ideas of the protestant reformation
strengthened the divine right claims of european monarchs

Explanation:

• For question 8, Baron de Montesquieu is known for the theory of separation of powers into legislative, executive, and judicial branches with checks - and - balances.
• For question 9, John Locke and Baron de Montesquieu both advocated for limited government power to protect individual rights. Locke with his social - contract theory and Montesquieu with separation of powers.

Answer:

1. C. Baron de Montesquieu
2. A. supported the idea of governments having limited powers