Question

goals of the enlightenment
match each goal of the enlightenment with its description.
natural rights
freedom of religion
social contract
separation of powers
separation of church and state
an agreement between citizens and their government
rights people are born with; the right to life, liberty, and property
the division of power among judicial, legislative, and executive branches

Explanation:

• natural rights: By definition, natural rights are the inalienable rights individuals possess from birth, including life, liberty, and property.
• freedom of religion: This goal is achieved through the separation of church and state, which prevents religious institutions from controlling the state and vice versa, allowing religious freedom.
• social contract: The social contract theory (e.g., Rousseau, Locke) posits an agreement between citizens and their government where citizens give up some freedoms for protection and order.
• separation of powers: This principle (Montesquieu) divides government power into judicial, legislative, and executive branches to prevent tyranny.

Answer:

• natural rights → rights people are born with; the right to life, liberty, and property
• freedom of religion → separation of church and state
• social contract → an agreement between citizens and their government
• separation of powers → the division of power among judicial, legislative, and executive branches