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Monarchy |
Government ruled by a king or queen |
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Divine right |
Idea that the power of rules comes from god |
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Absolute power |
Having total control |
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Enlightenment |
Time period when philosophers used logic to improve government |
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Social contract |
Agreement that people give power to the goverment rule |
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Natural rights |
Rights that humans are born with and can't be taken away |
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Individual liberty |
Idea that people should have as many freedoms as possible |
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Checks and balances |
System of government where powers are given to separate branches |
