APFIVE Enlightenment and Separation of Powers
Which of the following trends best reflects the Enlightenment’s influence on political ideas regarding the separation of powers?
A
The trend of feudal decomposition that favored local lordship over centralized authority.
B
The trend of absolute monarchy that concentrated power in the hands of a single ruler.
C
The trend emphasizing structured government with checks and balances, as seen in Montesquieu’s theories.
D
The trend of populism driven solely by mass movements without institutional frameworks.
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