The Enlightenment

Question 10 • BPHS Modern World History

How did Baron de Montesquieu’s beliefs differ from those of Thomas Hobbes?

Answer

Montesquieu believed that governments should have absolute power, while Hobbes believed that governments should have checks and balances.

Montesquieu believed that governments should have checks and balances, while Hobbes believed that governments should have absolute power.

Montesquieu believed that societies need laws to protect citizens, while Hobbes did not believe that societies need laws to protect citizens.

Montesquieu did not believe that societies need laws to protect citizens, while Hobbes believed that societies need laws to protect citizens.

Explanation

Montesquieu argued that government power should be divided among branches, with checks and balances to prevent any one part from becoming too powerful. Hobbes believed that people need a strong, absolute ruler to maintain order and prevent conflict. Therefore, choice B correctly contrasts their beliefs.

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