Unit 2 Vocab Flashcard: The Enlightenment

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A period in European history emphasizing learning and reasoning; education as the key to solving societal issues.

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The Enlightenment

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A person’s ability to be free and independent.

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Individual Liberty

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Effect on actions, behavior, opinions, etc.

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Influence

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Belief in inherent rights: life, liberty, property.

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Natural Rights

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Laws passed by government to protect natural rights.

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Natural Law

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Agreement by the people to form a government and follow its laws.

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Consent of the Governed

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Implied agreement between society and government: people obey laws, government protects rights.

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Social Contract

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Structure of the federal government per U.S. Constitution with three branches and distinct powers.

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Separation of Powers

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Principle of federal government limiting power of other branches.

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Checks and balances

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A government limited by a constitution, akin to a constitutional government.

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Limited Government