O.A.R. Ep. 24: Montesquieu

This episode of "Our American Republic" will discuss the contributions of the political philosopher Montesquieu to our Constitutional system. Montesquieu was one of the key government philosophers of the enlightenment and made significant contributions to the ideals that resulted in the founding of this Nation & our unique Constitution. His theory on Separation of Powers was key to the development of our Constitution, the Federal Republics, & the Republics of the 50 State governments of our union.

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1. Lutz, Donald S. The Origins of American Constitutionalism. (Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1988), p. 145

5. Montesquieu. The Spirit of the Laws. Book 11, chapter 4

6. Montesquieu. The Spirit of the Laws. Book 11, chapter 6

[alexcantu]

so where am i supposed to find the answers to those questions at the end of the video?

[adriannebyrd]

The problem we have is not trying to check any one individual, but how to check an ideology. If one political PARTY with whatever ideology controls all three branches or work together to block maybe the other party who may hold one Branch, the people are and will still be subject to that party's abuse of power.

[Mornaxxx]

I just need to know whether or not Montesquieu was a Republican or not?!

[aliyahroger]

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