INTRODUCTION TO BARON DE MONTESQUIEU

With ideas like the Separation of Powers, Baron de Montesquieu influenced this American document.

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Magna Carta

• The Constitution

Montesquieu believed that liberty is ______________.

• Being able to speak without being held back

• Being able to act without being held back

• Not having to follow rules or laws

• The peace of mind that comes from being safe

Which country's government inspired Montesquieu?

• England

• France

• Germany

• The United States

In England, the role of the King was to ___________.

• Create Laws

• Enforce Laws

• Interpret Laws

• All of the above

In England, the role of the Parliament was to ___________.

• Create Laws

• Enforce Laws

• Interpret Laws

• All of the above

In England, the role of the Parliament was to ___________.

• Create Laws

• Enforce Laws

• Interpret Laws

• All of the above

In England, the role of the Courts was to ___________.

• Create Laws

• Enforce Laws

• Interpret Laws

• All of the above

Breaking up power between the 3 branches of government is called ______________.

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Liberty

• Checks of Power

Montesquieu argued that the 3 branches of government should have power over each other and stop a branch if it got too powerful. This is known as ____________.

• Checks and Balances

• Liberty

• Separation of Powers

• Checks of Power

"...governmental power comes from the consent of the governed and all people have the right to life, liberty, and personal property."

Which philosopher would most likely agree to the quote recorded above?

• John Locke

• Adam Smith

• Thomas Hobbes

• King James II