The principle of separation of powers was made popular by?

A. Thomas Hobbes
B. John Locke
C. Niccolo Machiavelli
D. Baron de Montesquieu

Correct Answer:

Option D – Baron de Montesquieu

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.