Across
- 3. the ability of the mind to think clearly and understand; logic
- 5. the gravitational force that occurs between the Earth and other bodies; the force acting to pull objects toward Earth
- 7. a fake name, frequently used by authors
- 10. a person who tends to see the worst in a situation or who believes the worst will happen
- 12. the division of responsibilities among multiple branches of government
- 18. a person who specializes in a specific academic subject; an expert
- 19. an agreement among individuals in a society and a ruler or government; individuals give up some of their freedoms in exchange for protection by the rule or government
- 21. requiring absolute obedience to a rule or government; not allowing personal freedom
- 24. Disloyalty to a country by helping an enemy
- 25. rights that all people are born with and that cannot be taken away by the government
- 26. A government in which the power of the king or queen is restricted by a governing body such as Parliament
Down
- 1. the belief that kings and queens have a God-given right to rule, and that rebellion against them is a sin
- 2. a series of laws that protect the liberties and freedoms of citizens
- 4. A situation in which a disease spreads to many people in an area or region
- 6. To establish or start something
- 8. A government in which the king or queen the unchecked authority to do whatever they want without any restrictions
- 9. believed that people were selfish and cruel and required an all-powerful rule to control them
- 11. the practice of removing or prohibiting books, art, films, or other media that the government finds offensive, immoral, or harmful
- 13. favoring large or widespread changes
- 14. a system - formed by institutions, organizations, customs, and beliefs - that helps maintain accepted ways of behaving
- 15. Belived in the freedom to express one's opinion without fear of punishment by the government
- 16. Believed that the separations of powers was necessary to prevent leaders or governments from becoming tyrants
- 17. The original lawmaking branch of the English government that is made up of the House of Lords and the House of Commons
- 20. Believed all people are born with natural rights and if the Government does not protect these rights, the people should overthrow it
- 22. to accept different beliefs or practices
- 23. Considered the father of modern philosophy