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According to Charles Montesquieu, the theory of separation of powers is to prevent

A.

influence

B.

authority

C.

power

D.

arbitrariness

Correct answer is D

Baron de Montesquieu in in his book titled '' The Spirit of the Laws, argued for a constitutional government with three separate branches, each of which would have defined abilities to check the powers of the others. Thii=s is to prevent cases like arbitrariness.

Arbitrariness; is the quality of being based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.