Question

the enlightenment was a time period when people in europe began using reason and experience to make their own decisions, rather than simply following traditions. the table below includes some ideas that became popular in europe during the enlightenment. complete the table.

ideas about religion
people should be able to join any religion they choose.
the government should not unfairly favor one religion over another.

ideas about rights
all people are born with rights that no one can take away.
people should have the freedom of speech and _____

ideas about government
governments should be limited by dividing up power between different groups.
governments should protect individuals natural rights and make decisions that benefit the _____.

no other rights... king
the right to vote... people

Explanation:

During the Enlightenment, concepts of individual freedoms and democratic principles were emphasized. The right to vote was a key aspect of rights (as part of the broader idea of people having more agency in governance). And the idea that governments should act in the interest of the people (rather than just a monarch or a small elite) was a central tenet of Enlightenment - era political thought.

Answer:

• For the "Ideas about rights" blank: the right to vote
• For the "Ideas about government" blank: people