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Geocentric
An earth-centered theory; having or relating to the earth at the center of the universe
gravity
the attraction that the Earth has on an object or near its surface
Age of Enlightenment
the time period in the 1700s during which many Europeans began to break away from tradition and rethink political and social norms
separation of powers
a government structure that has three distinct branches: legislative, executive, and judicial
Heliocentric
having or relating to the sun being the center of the universe
elements
a substance that consists of atoms of only one kind
Absolutism
political system in which a ruler has total power
guarantee
to make sure or certain
Ellipses
Oval shaped orbits of planets
rationalism
the belief that reason and experience must be present for the solution of problems
Glorious Revolution
The Overthrow of King James II of England
military
relating to the armed forces; such as the army, navy, and the Air Force
Expand
to increase in number, volume, or scope
scientific method
the steps for an orderly search for knowledge
Constitutional Monarchy
a political system in which a king or queen rules according to a constitution
Scientific Revolution
a period from the 1500s to the 1700s in which many scientific advances changed people's traditional beliefs
generation
the time span between the birth of parents and the birth of their children
social contract
an agreement between the people and their government