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Enlightenment
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an 18th century European movement in which thinkers attempted to apply the principles of reason and the scientific method to all aspects of society.
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Montesquieu
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Seperation of powers
Federal system of government power divided among three branches system of checks and balances |
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Rousseau
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public election of president and congress
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Voltaire
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free speech
religious toleration Bill of rights |
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Beccaria
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accused have rights
no torture |
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Locke
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held a different, more posotive view of the government
all people are born free and equal with three natural rights-life, liberty, and property. |
