2.   Born into an aristocratic family on January 18, 1689 in Bordeaux France, Died February 10, 1755 in Paris  Wrote The Spirit of Laws and Persian Letters, which were satirical and discussed laws and government.  Father was Jacques de Secondat  Studied at the Academy of Bordeaux  Married Jeanne Lartigue,  Served as a president a mortier of the Bordeaux parlement Biography

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4.   Satirical political analyst  He saw and commented on problems with:  French and Persian civilization  Previous rulers such as King Louis XIV of France  Social classes  Human nature  Religion  Expressed his most important views in  His Persian Letters  The Spirit of Law His Beliefs and Philosophy

5.   Classifications of government  Seperation of Powers  Enviornmental Factors His Beliefs and Philosophy (cont.)

6.  3 Main Branches of Government  Republic: people are sovereign - “true government” because the people want it - public good VS private interest  Monarchy: one person is sovereign - too much trust in one person - honor based  Despotism: one person is in charge WITHOUT REGUARD TO LAWS - ruler can do whatever he likes - “the principle of despotic government is subject to continual corruption, because it is even in its nature corrupt

7.  Separation of Powers  Political Liberty: “a tranquility of mind arising from the opinion each person has of his safety”  This is achieved by the separation of powers! AKA Separation of Powers  Judicial: separate from other powers, judges the laws and certain cases  Executive: things related to foreign affairs  Legislative: makes the laws (2 houses)

8.   Did he believe that humans can govern themselves?  Did he believe that humankind is evil?

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10.   Legitimacy questioned  Rejection of British rule  Society is based on virtue and justice  Unfair treatment of colonists  No [cooperation] without representation  Governments need cooperation and acceptance to function Our Opinion

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