Context: During the Age of Enlightenment, philosophers such as John Locke advocated the principle in their writings, whereas others, such as Thomas Hobbes, strongly opposed it. Montesquieu was one of the foremost supporters of separating the legislature, the executive, and the judiciary. His writings considerably influenced the opinions of the framers of the United States Constitution.

Question: Which Enlightenment thinker supported the idea of separation of powers?
Answer: John Locke

Question: Which Enlightenment thinker was against the separation of powers?
Answer: Thomas Hobbes

Question: Who was a leading advocate of dividing government into different branches?
Answer: Montesquieu

Question: Whose thoughts were impacted by Montesquieu's philosophy?
Answer: the framers of the United States Constitution

Question: Who was an advocate of separation of powers?
Answer: John Locke

Question: Who was an opponent of separation of powers?
Answer: Thomas Hobbes

Question: Who's writing were very influential on the design of the United States Constitution?  
Answer: Montesquieu

Question: During which age did Thomas Hobbes advocate the principle in his writing?
Answer: Unanswerable

Question: During which age did John Locke oppose the principle in his writing?
Answer: Unanswerable

Question: Who was at the forefront of the opposition towards separating the branches of government?
Answer: Unanswerable

Question: Who's writings had no influence on the framers of the US constitution?
Answer: Unanswerable