What Did Montesquieu Argue in the Spirit of the Laws

question 34

Multiple Choice

What did Montesquieu argue in The Spirit of the Laws?

• A)A balanced political order was based on a contract between subjects and government.
• B)An absolute monarchy was the best form of government.
• C)Citizens must voluntarily give up some of their autonomy to a government.
• D)Only propertied males should be able to take an active part in government.
• E)Power of government should be limited and rationally distributed between social classes.

---

Definitions:

Control Circuit

A section of an electrical system that indirectly determines the operational state of another circuit's main power control.

Inhibit

To prevent or restrict the operation or action of a device, system, or process, often through a control signal or mechanism.

Enable

To activate or allow a system or device to operate, often controlled by an electronic or mechanical switch.

Three-Wire

A wiring system that consists of a phase wire, a neutral wire, and a protective ground wire, commonly used in residential and commercial settings.