The modern notion of government divided into branches was most clearly articulated by

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Montesquieu's book "The Spirit of Laws" is where he articulates the concept of the separation of powers into three branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial. This idea heavily influenced the Constitution of the United States. Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau all wrote about government, but did not specifically articulate the concept of separating powers into branches.

The Modern Notion of Government Divided into Branches Was Most