Enlightenment Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 5. The power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgments logically.
  2. 8. Rights: Fundamental rights, such as life and liberty, believed to be inherent to all humans.
  3. 10. Freedom from external control or influence; self-governance.
  4. 12. Method: A systematic process for experimentation to explore observations and answer questions.
  5. 15. Contract: An agreement among individuals to cooperate for social benefits, often forming a government.
  6. 16. The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.
  7. 18. A sole and absolute ruler of a state, such as a king or queen.
  8. 23. of Powers: The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches.
  9. 24. The legislative body of certain countries, like the United Kingdom.
  10. 25. The belief that the Sun, not the Earth, is the center of the solar system.
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  1. 1. A forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system.
  2. 2. The ability or willingness to accept behavior and opinions different from one's own.
  3. 3. The outdated belief that the Earth is the center of the universe.
  4. 4. Reasoning: The process of using clear and ordered thinking to reach a conclusion.
  5. 6. and Balances: A system preventing one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
  6. 7. Branch: The part of government that interprets laws and the Constitution.
  7. 9. A form of government where citizens vote for their leaders.
  8. 11. Monarchy: A system where one ruler has total, unrestricted power.
  9. 13. A system that divides power between national and state govern reedom of Speech: The right to express opinions and ideas without fear of government censorship.
  10. 14. A system or set of principles used to determine valid reasoning.
  11. 17. Monarchy: A system where a monarch's power is limited by a constitution.
  12. 19. Branch: The part of government responsible for making laws.
  13. 20. Branch: The part of government responsible for carrying out laws.
  14. 21. The state of being treated the same, without discrimination.
  15. 22. The quality of making judgments free from discrimination or favoritism.