Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment Test

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The procedure to solve a scientific problem based upon the collection of data and testing of a hypothesis.

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Scientific Method

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The idea that knowledge can be gained through rational thinking (reasoning) alone

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Rationalism

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The old belief that the Earth is the center of the universe

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Geocentric

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The theory that the Sun is the center of our solar system

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Heliocentric

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A monarchy where the king/queen's power is not limited

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Absolute Monarchy

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A monarchy whose power is limited by a set of written rules

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Constitutional Monarchy

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The idea that a monarch's right to rule comes from God

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Divine Right of Kings

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A type of government where the people elect a political party to lead them, and the party picks the individual leaders.

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Parliamentary System

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Rights all humans are theoretically born with: Right to Remain Silent, Right to a Lawyer, Constitutional Rights, Natural Rights

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Natural Rights

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The idea that government gets the right to rule from the people, so the government's main job is to protect peoples' rights

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Social Contract