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How did Montesquieu influence the founding fathers beeiliefs concerning the government.

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The founding father were influenced by Montesquieu with his idea of separation of powers.

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Montesquieu believed that the best form of government had three branches: legislative, judicial, and executive. The seperation of power meant , to Montesquieue, that the government shouldn't become corrupted Step-by-step explanation:

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