Question

Which of Montesquieu’s and Rousseau’s ideas was adopted by republican governments in Europe and North America in the 1700s?

Only kings have the right to rule a country.

A government works best when ruled by a monarch.

The government should represent only wealthy landowners.

The powers of the state should be separated.

Answer 1

The powers of the state should be separated.

Step-by-step explanation:

Montesquieu and Rousseau were thinkers of the enlightenment period. Both influenced the society with their views that changed the ruling pattern in Europe. Rousseau wanted the state to be a genuine democracy, that bound people together in freedom and equality. Montesquieu advocated the principle of separation of powers. There are three sorts of powers: legislative, executive, and judiciary. Montesquieu's work was received in Britain and colonies.