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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In order to keep all the cities equal within the state, what does the author suggest be moved from city to city?
(a) The assemblies.
(b) The residence of the Prince.
(c) The armies.
(d) The capital.

2. The author suggest that the government which is simplest is which of the following?
(a) Best for all.
(b) Best.
(c) Mediocre.
(d) Worst.

3. The views presented by the author on Christianity, would be considered which of the following by the Christian church?
(a) Honest.
(b) True.
(c) Heresy.
(d) Sympathetic.

4. In Chapter 12, the author summarizes his theme that which of the following is necessary for law and government?
(a) Consistency.
(b) Legality.
(c) Adaptability.
(d) Morality.

5. According to the author, who benefits in war?
(a) The rich individuals.
(b) The rulers.
(c) The soldiers.
(d) No one.

Short Answer Questions

1. A lack of strength in the body politic comes from an inability to do which of the following?

2. Which of the following offices does the author believe should be chosen by lot or chance, since those methods are closer to the laws of nature?

3. According to the author, politicians have separated the Sovereign Will into which of the following?

4. The first type of laws govern the interaction between the state and which of the following?

5. Of the three wills operating within the Magistrate, which one has to be strongest for good government to exist?

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