Chapter 2 Preread + Vocab

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Definition of Town Meeting

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A gathering where residents make community decisions.

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Definition of Freedom of the Press

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The right of newspapers and public media to publish articles believed to be accurate.

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Definition of Libel?

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Publishing statements that unjustly damage a person's reputation.

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Definition of Enlightened?

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Free from the superstitions and ignorance of the Middle Ages.

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Definition of Absolute Monarch

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A ruler with complete authority over the government and people.

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Definition of Divine Right

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Ruler's authority comes directly from God.

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Definition of Natural Rights?

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Rights belonging to every human from birth.

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Definition of Separation of Powers?

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Division of government power into separate branches to prevent any one branch from gaining too much power.

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Definition of Minutemen?

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Groups of young soldiers ready to assemble quickly.

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Definition of Preamble?

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Introduction; notably the start of the Declaration of Independence; "We the People..."