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He didn't believe all people were equal. Men were above women, he approved of slavery and he didn't think women can govern.

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The key to a successful democracy was dependent on the right balance of power.

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He believed in the separation of powers which divided the government into 3 groups: the. king, the parliament, and the judges of English courts. This allowed no branch to threaten the freedom of the people.

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There are three types of government, according to him: A monarchy (ruled by a king or queen), a republic (ruled by an elected person), and a despotism (ruled by a dictator).

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A government ruled by who the people have chosen is the best form of government.

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Montesquieu believed that all things were made up of rules or laws to help improve human life and reduce societal problems.

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Montesquieu's idea of the separation of powers was adapted into the Constitution. The branches of government today are called: the judicial branch, the executive branch, and the legislative branch.