The principle of separation of powers was made popular by
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A.
Thomas Hobbes -
B.
John Locke -
C.
Niccolo Machiavelli -
D.
Baron de Montesquieu
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
The principle of separation of powers was made popular by Baron Montesquieu. He was a french political thinker and Jurist. In his book titled The Spirit of Law, he divided governmental powers into three separate and co-ordinate branches the legislature, Executive and Judiciary.