James Madison looked to which of the following political philosophers for his justification of the principle of separation of powers?
A)Plato
B)Aristotle
C)Locke
D)Montesquieu
E)Locke and Montesquieu

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James Madison was influenced by both John Locke and Montesquieu in his justification of the principle of separation of powers. Locke's theories on government and Montesquieu's ideas on the separation of powers were foundational to Madison's views and the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.

James Madison Looked to Which of the Following Political Philosophers