What did Montesquieu argue in The Spirit of the Laws?
A)A balanced political order was based on a contract between subjects and government.
B)An absolute monarchy was the best form of government.
C)Citizens must voluntarily give up some of their autonomy to a government.
D)Only propertied males should be able to take an active part in government.
E)Power of government should be limited and rationally distributed between social classes.

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Montesquieu argued for a separation of powers in government, and that power should be limited and distributed between different social classes to prevent tyranny. He also stressed the importance of a balance between liberty and order in a society. This aligns with choice E, which highlights the idea of limiting and rationally distributing power.

What Did Montesquieu Argue in the Spirit of the Laws