Vocabulary List #1- Understanding Key Concepts of Enlightenment

Front

Which term refers to the belief that a ruler's authority comes directly from God?

Back

Divine Right

Front

Who was the Enlightenment thinker known for advocating natural rights such as life, liberty, and property?

Back

John Locke

Front

What is the term for the right to vote in political elections?

Back

Suffrage

Front

Which concept refers to the acceptance of different religious beliefs and practices?

Back

Religious Tolerance

Front

What is the term for a ruler who holds absolute power, often in a cruel or oppressive way?

Back

Despot

Front

Which term describes the principle of keeping religion separate from government and public affairs?

Back

Secularism

Front

What is the idea that government power should be divided among different branches to prevent any one group from gaining too much control?

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Separation of Powers

Front

Which term refers to an agreement among people to create a government and follow its rules?

Back

Social Contract

Front

Who was the Enlightenment thinker famous for advocating freedom of speech and religion?

Back

Voltaire

Front

Explain how the concept of the social contract influenced the development of modern democratic governments. Use evidence from Enlightenment thinkers to support your answer.

Back

The social contract led to the idea that government authority comes from the consent of the governed, as argued by thinkers like John Locke.