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The Enlightenment

Question 8 • NC-World History: Issues and Patterns CR

How did Baron de Montesquieu’s beliefs differ from those of Thomas Hobbes?

Answer
A
Montesquieu believed that governments should have absolute power, while Hobbes believed that governments should have checks and balances.
B
Montesquieu believed that governments should have checks and balances, while Hobbes believed that governments should have absolute power.
C
Montesquieu believed that societies need laws to protect citizens, while Hobbes did not believe that societies need laws to protect citizens.
D
Montesquieu did not believe that societies need laws to protect citizens, while Hobbes believed that societies need laws to protect citizens.
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