Montesquieu was an influence on the founding fathers of our country. What idea did he contribute to the Enlightenment? Where in the founding documents of the United States do we see each of those ideas demonstrated?(4 points) make as short and simple as possible
Montesquieu contributed the idea of separation of powers to the Enlightenment. This idea is demonstrated in the founding documents of the United States, such as the Constitution, in the establishment of three separate branches of government: the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Moreover, the system of checks and balances outlined in the Constitution further reflects Montesquieu's principle of separating and balancing powers.
