The right to life, liberty, and property

An intellectual movement focused on improving government and society using reason and thought.

In the American Government, each branch has the power to prevent the other branches from abusing power.

This philosopher argued that people have the right to overthrow a government that does not protect their natural rights.

Who wrote 'The Spirit of the Laws' and advocated for the separation of powers in government?

What philosopher was associated with "Checks and Balances" during the Enlightenment?

What philosopher was associated with "Natural Rights " during the Enlightenment?

The intellectuals of the Enlightenment were called-

Under the idea of the "consent of the governed," what happens if government fails to protect the peoples' rights?

According to John Locke, if the government didn't protect the people's natural rights, what could the people do?

Which of the following would be another good name for the Enlightenment?

The rights of life, liberty, and property are called:

Which Enlightenment philosopher argued that power comes from the "Consent of the Governed?"

Which Enlightenment idea ensures no one leader has too much authority?

Kings and Queens who tried to apply the ideas of the Enlightenment are called:

Many Kings before and during the Enlightenment believed that they were given the right to rule from God. This idea is called:

The power of the human mind to think and understand in a logical way

A place where Enlightenment thinkers got together to discuss Enlightenment ideas

Separation of Powers

The concept that the power to rule is derived from the consent of the governed.