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10 Cards in this Set
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Power of the mind to think, understand, and for judgements using logic |
Reason |
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The "natural state" of humans; before political and social organization |
State of Nature |
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Government was created as an agreement (contract) between social groups |
Social Contract Theory |
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God given rights that all human beings are given at birth. Life, liberty, and property.John Locke's idea that is incorporated in the Declaration of Independence. |
Natural Rights |
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The government's power is based on what the citizens want.Rule by the people/citizens |
Popular Sovereignty |
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Divide the power of government between 3 different branches (executive,legislative,judicial) |
Separation of powers |
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Each branch has the responsibility to make sure the others are doing their job...makes sure that 1 branch doesn't have more power than the others |
Checks and Balances |
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Earth is the center of the Universe |
Geocentric |
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The Sun is the center of the Universe |
Heliocentric |
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Logical procedure for testing scientific theories |
Scientific Method |
