Studied by 64 peopleEnlightenment
Period in 18th century when many writers and scientists began to argue that reason was more important than tradition
Natural Rights
The rights that humans have by nature: life, liberty, and property
Separation of Powers
The division of power into separate branches
Social Contract
Agreement between people and their government to limit their rights to create a organized society
Absolute Rule
King or Queen who has unlimited power
Consent of the Governed
Idea that the government exists because the people have agreed to obey laws
Humanism
Belief that humans are good and can use reason to solve their problems
Limited Government
Theory where the government only has power that is listed in a written constitution
Self-Determination
Freedom to decide which form of government is best
Free-Market Economy
System in which supply and demand determine prices
Government Regulation
The standards that determine what people, businesses, and organizations are allowed to do
Laissez Faire
Policy that allows businesses to develop without government control
Mercantilism
Policy used by countries to sell more goods than they bought
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