WC Outcome 3 Vocabulary

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Philosophe

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one of the members of a group of social thinkers during the Enlightenment; French word for Philosopher

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Social Contract

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agreement between the people and their government signifying their consent/agreement to be governed

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Enlightenment

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A philosophical movement focused on society and politics which started in Europe in the 1700's. It emphasized the use of reason.

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Enlightened Despot

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An 18th-century European monarch inspired by Enlightenment ideas to rule justly and respect the rights of their subjects.

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Reason

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Using logical steps and thought processes in order to reach conclusions

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Equality

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the state of being and/or having the same, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.

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Separation of Powers

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the division of government into separate branches

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Liberty

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The ability to do as one pleases; freedom of choice.

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Popular Sovereignty

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political theory that government is created by and subject to what the people want..