Enlightenment Ideas Elie & Cody

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  1. 4. A principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches
  2. 5. The structure of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that sets up three branches with their own distinct powers and responsibilities
  3. 7. An implied agreement among the people of an organized society that defines the rights, duties, and limitations of the governed and the government
  4. 8. A person’s ability to be free and independent
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  1. 1. The belief that individuals are born with basic rights that cannot be taken away by governments; life, liberty, and property
  2. 2. A period in European history when many educated people stressed the importance of learning and reasoning; education was considered the key to understanding and solving society’s problem
  3. 3. An agreement made by the people to establish a government and abide by its laws
  4. 6. Laws passed by government to protect natural rights
  5. 9. Having an effect or impact on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of another or others