- Montesquieu classified governments into Republics, Monarchies, and Despotisms in 'The Spirit of the Laws'. - This classification is based on the principles and nature of the respective governments.
Who among the following divided governments into 'Republican', 'Monarchical' and 'Despotic'?
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2016 · Topic: The Governance System (Meaning, Scope, and Dimensions of Governance)
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