Montesquieu's accomplishments:
Baron de Montesquieu articulated the theory of separation of powers.
He held that the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the government should be separate from and dependent upon each other to, in effect, check and balance one another.Montesquieu's ideas influenced the American Founders. As a result, the separation of powers was incorporated into the U.S. Constitution, helping it to become the greatest political document in world history. The United States have the 3 Branches, Legislative, Judicial, and executive just like Montesquieu wanted to be set up in some Western Civilizations.
He held that the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the government should be separate from and dependent upon each other to, in effect, check and balance one another.Montesquieu's ideas influenced the American Founders. As a result, the separation of powers was incorporated into the U.S. Constitution, helping it to become the greatest political document in world history. The United States have the 3 Branches, Legislative, Judicial, and executive just like Montesquieu wanted to be set up in some Western Civilizations.