Across
- 4. Wrote about the idea of the separation of powers
- 7. the structure of the federal government that sets up three branches with their own powers
- 8. having an effect or impact on the actions, behavior, opinions
- 9. representatives from each of the 13 colonies who participated in writing the Declaration
- 11. a person's ability to be free and independent
- 12. implied agreement among the people of an organized society that defines the rights, duties, and limitations
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- 1. Wrote about the ideas of the social contract and natural law
- 2. allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches
- 3. an agreement made by the people to establish a government and abide by its laws
- 5. A time in European history where educated people stressed the importance of learning
- 6. the belief that individuals are born with basic rights
- 10. laws passed by government to protect natural rights