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Civics Test 1
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Term | Definition |
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Checks and Balances | A principle of the federal government, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of other branches. |
Consent of the governed | An agreement made by the people to establish a government and abide by its laws. |
Enlightenment | a period in European history when many educated people stressed the importance of learning and reasoning; education was considered the key to understanding and solving society problems. |
Individual Liberty | a persons ability to be free and independent |
Influence | having an effect or impact on the actions, behaviors, opinions, etc., of another or others |
Natural Law | laws pass by a government to protect natural rights |
Separation of Powers | the structure of federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that sets up three branches with there own distinct powers and responsibilities |
Social Contract | an implied agreement among the people of an organized society that defines the rights, duties, and limitations of the governed and government. |