Match the term with the description. separation of powers, heliocentric, social contract scientific method, universal law of gravitation, inductive reasoning, geocentric, laissez-faire, divine right of kings, balance of power 18th century philosophy based on reason and natural law. idea that the earth was in the center of the universe copernicus idea that the sun is the center of the universe one of newton's laws of motion. every object in the universe is attracted to everything else by gravity. concept that scientists should observe and experiment in order to understand the natural world. bacon's systematic approach to collecting and analyzing evidence. involves hypothesis and experimentation. form of government in which the executive, legislative and judicial branches limit and control each other through checks and balances. concept that society agrees to be governed by its general will and all individuals should be forced to abide by since it represents the community. government should not impose regulations but should leave the economy alone. belief that god has chosen the monarch to rule and they shall not answer to anyone else but god.