chapter 11 section 4 Flashcards
1
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the enlightenment period was also called the
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age of reason
2
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thinkers during the enlightenment
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philosophies
3
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the enlightenment emphasized
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freedom of religion, reform the prison system, no government and censorship
4
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described the perfect government
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the spirit of laws (1748)
5
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government divided into 3 co equal branches
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executive
legislative
judicial
6
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execute laws
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executive
7
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make laws
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legislative
8
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interpret the laws
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judicial
9
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prevents one of the 3 branches from dominating the other 2
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checks and balances
10
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best type of ruler is a
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enlightened monarch
11
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enlightened monarch means
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a king of queen, educated, protect their subjects
12
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describes an ideal society
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the social contract
13
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government created and controlled by the people
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popular sovereignty
14
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what’s best for the majority
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general will
