Enlightenment

Enlightenment Enlightenment

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Locke vs. Hobbes •What was the differences in their ideas about Social Contracts? 8

Baron de Montesquieu • Promoted the idea of a government with separation of powers. • Wrote a book The Spirit of the Laws, • Executive Branch: to enforce the laws • Legislative Branch: to make the laws • Judicial Branch: to interpret the laws, or make sure they are fair. (Supreme Court) • Thought that individual rights should be protected. 9

Baron de Montesquieu<br />

• Promoted the idea of a government with<br />

separation of powers.<br />

• Wrote a book The Spirit of the Laws,<br />

• Executive Branch: to enforce the laws<br />

• Legislative Branch: to make the laws<br />

• Judicial Branch: to interpret the laws, or<br />

make sure they are fair. (Supreme Court)<br />

• Thought that individual rights should be<br />

protected.<br />

9

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