Enlightenment & Absolutism

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Across
  1. 3. the legislative branch of the British Government
  2. 5. Russian word for ruler or emperor
  3. 8. Promoted "consent of the governed" governments exist through citizens and should serve them
  4. 10. A leader with absolute power
  5. 12. The political idea and practice of one leader with unlimited power and authority
  6. 14. the idea that God has given an individual the ability to rule, similar to the mandate of heaven
  7. 15. an idea of an agreement by members of society to cooperate for benefits; agree to give up some rights in exchange for protection from the state
  8. 16. enlightenment philosophe with the idea a social contract and "general will"
Down
  1. 1. Promoted Divine Right and Absolutism
  2. 2. supporter of King Charles I in English Civil War
  3. 4. "Let it be" attitude toward economics where governement doesn't interfere with the market
  4. 6. King of France that supported absolutism; said "I am the State"
  5. 7. Wrote the Wealth of Nations, promoted Capitalism
  6. 9. Life, Liberty, Property
  7. 11. supporter of parliament in English Civil War
  8. 13. philosophe with the idea for Separation of Powers