Which concepts best relate to the ideas of Baron de Montesquieu? Select two options.natural rightssocial contractchecks and balancesabsolute governmentseparation of powersrepresentative government

Montesquieu argued that government power should be divided among separate branches so that no one branch could dominate. This idea is separation of powers, and the branches’ ability to limit one another is checks and balances. Both concepts are therefore closely associated with Montesquieu.

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