How many states needed to ratify the constitution

French political thinker baron de montesquieu (1689–1755) was one of the enlightenment's most important thinkers. he is famous for saying that "when the [law making] and [law enforcement] powers are united in the same there can be no liberty." to which principle of government is montesquieu's statement most directly related? a) bill of rights b) individual rights c) popular sovereignty eliminate d) separation of powers

What was going on with south asia before europeans came ?

Concerns about the environment prompt congress to pass a $1 surcharge tax on each gallon of gasoline. which statement best describes the impact of such a tax