Concept:The separation of powers is the principle that government has three distinct functions, namely making, enforcing and interpreting law.
Explanation:Charles Montesquieu, the French political philosopher, propounded this doctrine.
He presented the theory in his famous work "De l'esprit des lois" (The Spirit of the Laws) published in 1748.
Montesquieu argued that the legislative, executive and judicial powers should be vested in separate bodies to prevent tyranny.
Among the options given, only Charles Montesquieu is associated with this theory.
Max Weber is known for bureaucracy, while Gabriel Almond is known for political culture.
Answer:C. Charles Montesquieu