"The Spirit of Laws" is a book written by French philosopher Montesquieu in 1748. In this work, Montesquieu analyzes various forms and theories related to government organization.
Political Science: The academic study of politics and government systems.
Enlightenment: An intellectual movement during the 17th and 18th centuries that emphasized reason, knowledge, and individualism.
Constitutional Monarchy: A form of government where there is a monarch with limited powers, governed by a constitution.
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