Enlightenment and salutary Neglect

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The Mayflower Compact was unique because it

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was the first example of colonial self-government in northeastern North America.

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You are born with _________________ that can't be taken away; life, liberty, property

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natural rights

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The belief that government should be split into three branches to prevent one person or group from becoming corrupt.

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separation of power

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Related to the idea of separation of powers; each branch of government must have approval from other branches in order to do certain functions.

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checks and balances

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John Locke's central political value was

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the protection of individual rights

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Natural law is defined as

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laws that are from natural rights, given to you at birth

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Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are included in the Declaration of Independence. These are

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natural rights

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Which philosopher believed in the idea of natural law/natural rights, given to you by the creator? Options: Locke, Montesquieu, Both

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Both

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What is a social contract?

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an agreement between the people of the country and the government

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What did Locke believe should happen to a government if it does not do what is in the best interest of the people?

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it should be abolished (gotten rid of)