Civics Vocab Flashcard 1

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Designed to protect rights and freedoms like life, liberty, and happiness.

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Natural Laws

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Freedoms given at birth.

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Natural Rights

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Freedom to exercise rights

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Individual Liberties

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Era focused on science and reason over religion.

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Enlightenment

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Name for the process ensuring no government branch has excessive power.

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Checks and Balances

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Term for the idea that government is supported by the people.

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Consent of the Governed

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Agreement among society members creating unwritten community rules.

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Social Contract

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Philosopher influencing Jefferson's Declaration of Independence.

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John Locke

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Philosopher whose ideas influenced the US Constitution's branches of government.

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Montessquieu

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Concept that creates branches of government.

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Separation of Powers