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- 4. A principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches
- 5. The structure of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that sets up three branches with their own distinct powers and responsibilities
- 7. An implied agreement among the people of an organized society that defines the rights, duties, and limitations of the governed and the government
- 8. A person’s ability to be free and independent
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- 1. The belief that individuals are born with basic rights that cannot be taken away by governments; life, liberty, and property
- 2. A period in European history when many educated people stressed the importance of learning and reasoning; education was considered the key to understanding and solving society’s problem
- 3. An agreement made by the people to establish a government and abide by its laws
- 6. Laws passed by government to protect natural rights
- 9. Having an effect or impact on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of another or others