Week 5 Wednesday Vocab flashcard

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The Scientific Revolution: Major advancements in science that transformed perspectives.

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True

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Heliocentric: Having the sun as the center in the accepted astronomical model of the solar system.

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Having the sun as the center in the accepted astronomical model of the solar system.

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Universal Law of Gravitation: Every object in the universe attracts every other object.

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True

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Scientific Method Definition

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A series of steps for acquiring knowledge involving observations, questions, and testing hypotheses.

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Inductive Reasoning: A process of drawing general conclusions from specific observations.

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True

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Empiricism: Learning arises from experience and observation.

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True

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Separation of Powers Definition

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A constitutional law doctrine dividing government into three branches with separate powers.

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Deism: Belief in a single god who created the world but does not influence events.

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True

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Deism: Belief in a single god who created the world but does not influence events.

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True

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Authoritarian Definition

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Someone who demands complete obedience and denies freedom to act.