What did the French philosopher Baron de Montesquieu believe regarding the power of a government? It was best divided into three separate branches. It belongs in the hands of only nobles and church leaders. It should never be used to tax the people. It comes from the consent of the people it is governing.

It was best divided into three separate branches

Explanation:

Baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu was a political philosopher and French Judge who was known as the main source of the separation of powers theory, found in several constitutions of different countries as at today.

He rightly concluded that the best way for the government to be structured is to keep the Judicial, executive and legislative powers separately so that they can keep each branch in check and prevent one another from becoming too powerful.  

freedom of speech is also protected by the 1 amendment.

explanation:

here is pretty much what the 1st amendment says:

congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

food chain i would say only because there is competition on getting food and survival