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- 4. A set of basic rules that defines how a government works
- 5. A system of rules that limits the power of government leaders
- 6. The ability or right to make decisions and enforce rules
- 7. Swiss philosopher who wrote about popular sovereignty and the general will
- 9. Period in the 1700s when thinkers questioned old ideas about power
- 11. The French _______ (1789) was inspired by Enlightenment ideas
- 12. The separation of government into legislative, executive, and judicial _______
- 13. The idea that people agree to be governed, rather than rulers having birthright power
- 16. A system where power is divided among branches to prevent one person from ruling alone
- 18. Philosopher who argued people have natural rights like life and liberty
- 20. Basic human freedoms that Enlightenment thinkers believed everyone should have
- 22. French philosopher who criticized intolerance and supported freedom of speech
- 23. To question or find fault with something
- 24. The belief that government should reflect the will of the people. Popular _____
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- 1. Freedom of _______ means a person can express opinions without fear.
- 2. Philosopher who suggested dividing government into three branches
- 3. Kings and queens in Europe during the 1600s-1700s who held most political power
- 8. A group of citizens or representatives with some say in government (two words: _______ assembly)
- 10. The right to life, liberty, and property that Enlightenment thinkers believed everyone deserved
- 14. French Revolution rejected this type of rule by one all-powerful person
- 15. Meetings where Enlightenment ideas were discussed and spread
- 17. French king who claimed "I am the state" and held absolute power
- 19. The belief that a ruler's power comes from God. ______ right of king.
- 21. What absolute monarchs collected from citizens to fund their kingdoms