 | Term | Definition |
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rationalism |
belief in reason and belief as primary source of knowledge |
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orbit |
path that a heavenly body follows around another |
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projectile |
object that is launched or fired |
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mass |
amount of matter in an object |
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hypothesis |
idea or assumption to be tested in an experiment |
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barometer |
device that measures pressure in the atmosphere |
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constitutional monarchy |
monarch's power is limited by laws, or constitution |
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bill of rights |
list of basic human rights that the government must protect |
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social contract |
agreement in which person gives up certain rights for benefits of government |
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natural rights |
rights that belong to people by nature |
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seperation of powers |
division of powers among branches of gov. |
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despotism |
rule by despot, or tyrant |
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pen name |
name used in place of a writer's real name |
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oppression |
cruel or unjust treatment |
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tolerance |
acceptance of different beliefs and customs |
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criminology |
scientific study of crime and punishment |
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capital punishment |
punishment by death, or death penalty |
