Enlightenment

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Enlightenment

Intellectual movement emphasizing reason, individual rights, and improving society

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Enlightenment Goal

Use reason to challenge traditional authority and improve government and society

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Natural Rights

Fundamental rights that people possess by nature

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Separation of Powers

Dividing government authority among different branches to prevent abuse

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Social Contract

Idea that government authority comes from an agreement among the people

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Popular Sovereignty

Principle that legitimate political authority comes from the people

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Enlightenment Influence

Inspired political reforms and ideas about liberty, rights, and limits on government