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

A. influence
B. authority
C. power
D. arbitrariness

Correct Answer: Option D

D. arbitrariness

Explanation

Baron de Montesquieu 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.