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The idea that government was created as an agreement (contract) between social groups as a way of structuring themselves in a way that was good for the people and the government

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Ruler, such as a king or emperor, who rules over a territory, usually for life and has inherited the position.

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Restraints are placed upon the power and the authority-of government

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A positive condition of human existence that came before social and political organization and was used by philosophers to explain the process by which political organization occurred

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To think logically ; the capacity for logical, rational and analytical thought

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A period from 1550 to 1700 during which a number of important advance in science and math were made; applied reason to establish causes and effect

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Distributing the legislative, executive and judicial powers to several bodies rather than allowing the concentration of these powers into one body or person; prevents abuse of power

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A system of government that grants people authority in the functioning of government; government for and by the people.

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Law, written or unwritten, that establishes the character of a government by defining the basic principles to which a society must conform; describes the organization of the government, distribution and limits of power, and the rights of the citizens.

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The 18th Century philosophical movement stressing the importance of reason and applying reason to social institutions, including government, to justify change

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No restraints are placed upon the actions of the government; the government can become authoritarian of tyrannical.