Enlightenment Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle

4. Reasoning: The process of drawing conclusions through structured, rational thought.
7. A legislative body of government in some countries.
9. The quality of making judgments that are free from discrimination.
12. The state of being free from external control or support.
14. A system of government where citizens exercise power by voting.
15. A method of reasoning to determine validity or truth.
16. The acceptance of different opinions, behaviors, or practices.
17. Method: A systematic approach to inquiry involving observation and experimentation.
20. Speech: The right to express one's opinions without censorship or restraint.
21. and Balances: A system ensuring that one branch of government cannot dominate the others.
25. The power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgments logically.
26. Rights: Rights believed to belong to everyone, such as life, liberty, and property.

1. Branch: The branch of government responsible for interpreting and applying laws.
2. Monarchy: A monarchy in which the ruler has unrestricted power.
3. Contract: An agreement between people and their government for mutual benefits.
5. The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.
6. The theory that places Earth at the center of the universe.
8. Monarchy: A government where a monarch's powers are limited by a constitution.
10. The theory that places the sun at the center of the solar system.
11. A fundamental and often sudden change in political power or organizational structures.
13. Branch: The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws.
18. A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and smaller units.
19. Branch: The branch of government that makes laws.
22. The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities.
23. of Powers: The division of government into distinct branches to prevent abuse of power.
24. A sovereign head of state, especially a king or queen.