3.+Montesquieu

He's from France and was a protestant. He wrote: "The spirit of the laws" in 1748

Philosophical ideas: Supported __democracy__ and opposed monarchies Wanted to divide powers of gov't into three parts executive, legislative, and judicial. Prevents one group from getting to much power Believed that all people are good but become corrupt by society Believed in Checks and balances

WHAT BOOK DID HE WRITE? TFLYNN He wrote the Spririt of the Laws.