The Enlightenment

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  1. 2. A ruler with complete power over the government and people.
  2. 4. Idea that government power should be divided into executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
  3. 8. English philosopher who believed people have natural rights and that government must protect them.
  4. 9. Belief that people should be free to practice different religions without persecution.
  5. 10. Frenchwriter who supported freedom of speech and religion and criticized the government and the Church.
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  1. 1. Rights that people are born with, such as life, liberty, and property.
  2. 3. French philosopher who argued that government power should be divided into three branches.
  3. 5. Agreement in which people give up some freedom in exchange for protection of their rights by government.
  4. 6. French philosopher who argued that government is an agreement between the people and their rulers.
  5. 7. English philosopher who believed people are selfish and need a strong ruler to keep order.