Which european philosopher proposed that dividing the government into three branches would prevent any one person or group from gaining total control?

Baron de Montesquieu

Explanation:

Baron de Montesquieu proposed that dividing the government into three branches would prevent any one person or group from gaining total control of the government.

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(202 bc - 220 ad) dynasty started by lui bang; a great and long-lasting rule, it discarded the harsh policies of the qin dynasty and adopted confucian principles; han rulers chose officials who passed the civil service exams rather than birth; it was a time of prosperity