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Which of the following ideas from the baron de Montesquieu influenced the founding fathers ??

Separation of powers ,
Natural law,
Social contract ,or
Declaration of Independence

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i would say its separation of powers that Montesquieu had on the Founding Fathers

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It was primarily on the idea of "separation of powers" that Montesquieu had the most influence on the Founding Fathers, since he believed this was a crucial step in ensuring that a central government did not become too powerful. 
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