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Who is the author of the political treatise 'The Spirit of Laws'?

AThomas Hobbes
BJohn Locke
CMontesquieu
DJean-Jacques Rousseau

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Correct Answer: C: Montesquieu

Explanation: The Spirit of Laws (De l'esprit des lois) is a landmark political treatise written by the French philosopher Montesquieu, published in 1748. It introduced the doctrine of separation of powers, dividing government into executive, legislative, and judicial branches, which forms the foundation of modern democratic constitutions worldwide, including Pakistan's 1973 Constitution. This question is repeatedly asked in CSS Political Science, FPSC general knowledge, and PPSC past papers.

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