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According to the source what publication is considered one of the great works in the history of political theory and jurisprudence (theory of law).    1.3.2 Define the term ‘democracy’ using your own knowledge and own words.    1.3.3 Explain what the Declaration of the Rights of man was.

According to the source what publication is considered one of the great works in the history of political theory and jurisprudence (theory of law).    1.3.2 Define the term ‘democracy’ using your own knowledge and own words.    1.3.3 Explain what the Declaration of the Rights of man was.

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According to the source what publication is considered one of the great works in the history of political theory and jurisprudence (theory of law). 

  

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Define the term ‘democracy’ using your own knowledge and own words. 

  

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Explain what the Declaration of the Rights of man was. 

  
SOURCE 1C French philosopher Baron de Montesquieu, Charles-Louis de Secondat defines the separation of powers and the democratic system of government. The term "trias politica" or "separation of powers" was coined by Charles-Louis de Secondat, baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu, an 18th century French social and political philosopher. His publication, Spirit of the Laws, is considered one of the great works in the history of political theory and jurisprudence (a legal system), and it inspired the Declaration of the Rights of Man. Under his model, the political authority of the state is divided into legislative (arm of government that passes laws), executive and judicial powers. He asserted that, to most effectively promote liberty, these three powers must be separate and acting independently. Separation of powers, therefore, refers to the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another. The intent is to prevent the concentration of power and provide for checks and balances. He also contributed thoughts on reputable (good reputation) systems of government in his political philosophy texts. "When in a republic, the whole people possesses sovereign power, it is a democracy. When this power is in the hands of only a part of the people, it is an aristocracy. In a democracy the people, in certain respects, are the monarch; in others, they are the subject. It cannot reign except by its votes, and the laws which establish the right of voting are therefore fundamental in this form of government. There are two excesses which a democracy must avoid: the spirit of inequality, which leads to an aristocracy or a government by one man; and the spirit of excessive equality, which ends in despotism." "Montesquieu on Government Systems (1748)." French Revolution, 18 Jan. 2018, alphahistory.com/frenchrevolution/montesquieu-on-government-systems-1748/.
Transcribed Image Text:SOURCE 1C French philosopher Baron de Montesquieu, Charles-Louis de Secondat defines the separation of powers and the democratic system of government. The term "trias politica" or "separation of powers" was coined by Charles-Louis de Secondat, baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu, an 18th century French social and political philosopher. His publication, Spirit of the Laws, is considered one of the great works in the history of political theory and jurisprudence (a legal system), and it inspired the Declaration of the Rights of Man. Under his model, the political authority of the state is divided into legislative (arm of government that passes laws), executive and judicial powers. He asserted that, to most effectively promote liberty, these three powers must be separate and acting independently. Separation of powers, therefore, refers to the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another. The intent is to prevent the concentration of power and provide for checks and balances. He also contributed thoughts on reputable (good reputation) systems of government in his political philosophy texts. "When in a republic, the whole people possesses sovereign power, it is a democracy. When this power is in the hands of only a part of the people, it is an aristocracy. In a democracy the people, in certain respects, are the monarch; in others, they are the subject. It cannot reign except by its votes, and the laws which establish the right of voting are therefore fundamental in this form of government. There are two excesses which a democracy must avoid: the spirit of inequality, which leads to an aristocracy or a government by one man; and the spirit of excessive equality, which ends in despotism." "Montesquieu on Government Systems (1748)." French Revolution, 18 Jan. 2018, alphahistory.com/frenchrevolution/montesquieu-on-government-systems-1748/.
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