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Four out of five of Baron's beliefs presented had a great influence on our government. One of his biggest is the influence he had on our constitution. His belief in a democracy and shared powers led to our constitution.
“BARON DE MONTESQUIEU.” Baron De Montesquieu : A Short Biography, www.rjgeib.com/thoughts/montesquieu/montesquieu-bio.html.

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Although most of his beliefs were good. He believed that not everyone was equal. Which led him to believe that slavery was good. He also beliveved that women were less superior to their male counterparts.

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He believed that a government that was chosen by the people was the best form of government. In which there could be no corruption. Also the people can chose who'd they think was better and they can be heard.

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He also believed that there were laws for everything and they should be followed. This led to him wanting to study these laws.

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He also believed in the separations of powers. He argued that a government ran much smoothly when the power was equally shared among the 3 groups. The political authorities are what we now know as the judicial, executive and legislative branches.
Shackleton, Robert. “Montesquieu.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 5 Apr. 2019, www.britannica.com/biography/Montesquieu.

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Montesquieu's main belief was that there are 3 types of government. The first being a monarchy which is ruled by a king or queen. The second would be a republic being an elected official such as a senator. Lastly depotism, which is ruled by a dictator.
“BARON DE MONTESQUIEU.” Baron De Montesquieu : A Short Biography, www.rjgeib.com/thoughts/montesquieu/montesquieu-bio.html.