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Philosophy

Separation of Powers

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The concept of separation of powers was first systematically articulated by French philosopher Montesquieu in his 1748 work 'The Spirit of the Laws,' which greatly influenced the U.S. Constitution.

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Why do most modern democracies have three branches of government? The answer lies in a powerful idea designed to prevent any single group from gaining too much power.