The system of checks and balances idea in the united states constitution reflects the influence of the baron de Montesquieu.
Montesquieu's philosophy that "governments should be constructed so that no one should fear the other" tells Madison and others that the free and stable foundations of their new national governments will have a clearly defined and balanced separation of powers.
Montesquieu was a French judge, author, historian, and political philosopher. He is the main source of the theory of separation of powers used in many constitutions around the world. Montesquieu is also credited with establishing the term "tyranny" in political lexicons more than any other author.
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