Which political philosopher believed that the powers of government should be divided to avoid abuse of power?

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they were Charles-Louis de Secondat, baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu, these two French political philosophers told that powers of government should be divided to avoid abuse of power in 18th century In France

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The term "trias politica" or "separation of powers" was coined by Charles-Louis de Secondat, baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu. His concept of a government divided into legislative, executive and judicial branches acting independently of each other inspired the framers of the U.S.

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