1.2 Philosophical Multimedia Project Bea Paulino by Bea Paulino https://padlet.com/beapaulino6055/4huyfcccr2t28cgr en-us 2022-06-21 20:49:17 UTC 2025-10-23 00:10:15 UTC hello@padlet.com beapaulino6055 https://padlet.com/beapaulino6055/4huyfcccr2t28cgr/wish/2227263208 2022-06-22 00:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/beapaulino6055/4huyfcccr2t28cgr/wish/2227263208 beapaulino6055 https://padlet.com/beapaulino6055/4huyfcccr2t28cgr/wish/2227263828 2022-06-22 00:42:22 UTC https://padlet.com/beapaulino6055/4huyfcccr2t28cgr/wish/2227263828 beapaulino6055 https://padlet.com/beapaulino6055/4huyfcccr2t28cgr/wish/2227264398 2022-06-22 00:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/beapaulino6055/4huyfcccr2t28cgr/wish/2227264398 Separation of Powers beapaulino6055 https://padlet.com/beapaulino6055/4huyfcccr2t28cgr/wish/2227270781 Montesquieu believed that the strongest form of government was one of separated powers to prevent one specific branch from becoming too powerful. The three branches according to Montesquieu were the legislative, executive, and judicial powers. If there were no separation of powers, one tyrannical ruler would control the entire nation in a corrupt and oppressive manner, also known as despotism. It is crucial for governments to be balanced so each branch can regulate one another.]]> 2022-06-22 00:49:55 UTC https://padlet.com/beapaulino6055/4huyfcccr2t28cgr/wish/2227270781 Legislative Branch beapaulino6055 https://padlet.com/beapaulino6055/4huyfcccr2t28cgr/wish/2228267531 One of the three branches Montesquieu believes forms a strong government was the legislative branch. The legislative branch makes laws, declares war, and regulates tax and commerce. In the US Congress, the legislative branch consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The House of Representatives is based on the population of each state, whereas there is an equal amount of two representatives per state in the Senate. Montesquieu believes the legislative body should not assemble itself.]]> 2022-06-23 00:05:49 UTC https://padlet.com/beapaulino6055/4huyfcccr2t28cgr/wish/2228267531 Executive Branch beapaulino6055 https://padlet.com/beapaulino6055/4huyfcccr2t28cgr/wish/2228276753 One of the three branches Montesquieu supported was the executive branch. The executive branch is in charge of carrying out and enforcing laws. This branch includes the president, vice president, and cabinet members. Unlike a monarchy with total power, the executive branch can be regulated by the other two branches, legislative and judicial.]]> 2022-06-23 00:16:39 UTC https://padlet.com/beapaulino6055/4huyfcccr2t28cgr/wish/2228276753 Judicial Branch beapaulino6055 https://padlet.com/beapaulino6055/4huyfcccr2t28cgr/wish/2228306058 The judicial branch is in charge of interpreting and determining the constitutionality of federal laws. Their role is to make decisions regarding the innocence of criminals and punish those guilty. In the U.S. government, the judicial branch consists of the Supreme Court and the Federal Judicial Center.]]> 2022-06-23 00:48:54 UTC https://padlet.com/beapaulino6055/4huyfcccr2t28cgr/wish/2228306058 Impact on the Constitution beapaulino6055 https://padlet.com/beapaulino6055/4huyfcccr2t28cgr/wish/2228318480 Montesquieu's philosophies of separation of powers is seen exemplified in the modern day United States Constitution. The Federal Government is split into the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, each with respective roles to carry out. The Founding Fathers implemented this idea of partition to prevent power abuse and repeated patterns of tyranny as they had just escaped from Great Britain. ]]> 2022-06-23 01:02:12 UTC https://padlet.com/beapaulino6055/4huyfcccr2t28cgr/wish/2228318480 Citations beapaulino6055 https://padlet.com/beapaulino6055/4huyfcccr2t28cgr/wish/2228320587 https://www.house.gov/the-house-explained/branches-of-government
https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/about-congress/two-bodies-one-branch 
https://www.usa.gov/branches-of-government 
https://3branchesofgovernment.com/judicial-branch/ 
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Montesquieu 
https://www.crf-usa.org/bill-of-rights-in-action/bria-20-2-c-hobbes-locke-montesquieu-and-rousseau-on-government.html#:~:text=Montesquieu%20concluded%20that%20the%20best,XIV%2C%20would%20lead%20to%20despotism.
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