Enlightenment

3. Absolute ruler who used his or her power to bring about political and social change
5. ______________ Monarchy A system of government in which the head of state is a hereditary position and the king or queen has almost complete power
7. ___________________of Power distribution of military and economic power that prevents any one nation from becoming too strong
9. An adoption of the social, political, or economic institutions of Western—especially European or American—countries.
11. Belief that a rulers authority comes directly from god.
12. open resistance to authority

1. A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country
2. _____________________ Monarchy A King or Queen is the official head of state but power is limited by a constitution.
4. John Locke; Life, Liberty, and Property; The rights of all people to dignity and worth; also called human rights.
6. _______________of Powers Montesquieu's idea: the division of powers among branches of government
8. A form of government in which citizens govern themselves
10. Informal social gatherings at which writers, artists, philosophes, and others exchanged ideas