Sci. Revolution and Enlightenment Vocab

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Definition of Geocentric?

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Model of the universe with Earth at the center.

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Definition of Heliocentric?

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Model of the universe with the Sun at the center.

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Definition of Separation of Powers?

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Giving power to multiple branches of government to limit individual power.

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King's authority from God is known as?

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Divine Right

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People trade some natural rights to the government for protection. Definition?

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Social Contract

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Definition of basic human rights?

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Natural Rights

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Definition of a government with little or no individual freedoms or rights.

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Tyranny

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Meaning of Monarchy

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A government system where a king or queen rules.

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A government system where people vote for leaders.

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Democracy

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A government system with absolute control by one person.

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Dictatorship