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Montesquieu s political theory of separation of... - WAEC Government 2015 Question

Montesquieu's political theory of separation of powers was meant to

A
promote unity in government
B
prevent dictatorial rule
C
ensure social justice
D
enhance state security
correct option: b

Montesquieu's approach was to present and defend a form of government which was not excessively centralized in all its powers to a single monarch or similar ruler, form of government known then as "aristocracy". He based this model on the Constitution of the Roman Republic and the British constitutional system.

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