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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Democracy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the chapter “The Original Position,” what does Rawls say must be assumed about the person?
(a) That they know the principles of philosophy.
(b) That they are tall.
(c) That they are a rational person.
(d) That they are wealthy.

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

3. What does Rawls accept about his own theory?
(a) That there is a degree of Marxism within it.
(b) That there is a certain amount of Intuitionism present in 'fairness'.
(c) That it might be hard to apply to the real world.
(d) That it is quite socialist.

4. How does the ignorant chooser know what is fair and what is not, according to Rawls?
(a) Because they are taught what to believe.
(b) Because the monarch told them so.
(c) Because of an innate knowledge of fairness.
(d) Because God told them so.

5. What does Rawls believe is the dominant theory of political philosophy throughout the 20th Century?
(a) Republicanism.
(b) Ontology.
(c) Utilitarianism.
(d) Socialism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the early Intuitionists believe they got their appreciation of morals, rights and wrongs or fairness?

2. What does Rawls claim is necessary for fair elections?

3. What does the Individual lose from the Social Contract?

4. What year was Adam Smith born?

5. Which century was Intuitionism first developed?

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