7th Grade Civida Study guides, Study notes & Summaries

The Enlightenment idea of the separation of powers was developed by Baron de Montesquieu John Locke's theory that certain truths in society come from and are governed by nature is known as the theory of Natural Law Describe John Locke's theory of social contract. People gave up some of their rights to government in order to have better lives and protection. This document guaranteed that not even the king or queen was above the law. Magna Carta Explain the significance of the Englis...