Baron de Montesquieu’s 'The Spirit of the Laws' influenced the structure of the U.S. Constitution primarily through his advocacy for:
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Correct answer: The separation of powers
Montesquieu argued that to prevent tyranny, government power should be divided into legislative, executive, and judicial branches. This system of checks and balances became a cornerstone of modern democratic republics.
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