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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Two Principles of Justice.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which century was Intuitionism first developed?
(a) Eighteenth.
(b) Sixteenth.
(c) Fifteenth.
(d) Seventeenth.

2. What is the only caveat to a maximum liberty of the individual?
(a) That the individual does not make too much money.
(b) That the individual is god-fearing.
(c) That the individual does not impede anyone else's liberty.
(d) That the individual does not challenge the powers that be.

3. What does Rawls think a person would decide about their society if they had any choice?
(a) That it would be at least a strong society.
(b) That it be at least a beautiful land.
(c) That it would be at least fair.
(d) That it be at least a wealthy society.

4. What is the greatest criticism levelled against Utilitarianism?
(a) That minority views are ignored.
(b) It's not realistic.
(c) That majority views are ignored.
(d) It is not strong enough.

5. What does the Individual lose from the Social Contract?
(a) Complete freedom.
(b) The right to defend themselves.
(c) All their freedoms.
(d) The right to own property.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the chapter “The Original Position,” what does Rawls say must be assumed about the person?

2. What do Intuitionist' believe in?

3. What does the Individual gain out of the Social Contract?

4. In what era was the theory of the Social Contract in favor?

5. What is the essential problem of Intuitionism?

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