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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom of the following was a leading 'Intuitionist'?
(a) J.S. Mill.
(b) John Locke.
(c) John Hurt.
(d) Socrates.

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

3. What does Rawls admit might happen within his just society?
(a) Social and Economic inequality.
(b) Political upheaval.
(c) Civil war.
(d) Persecution.

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

5. What do Intuitionist' believe in?
(a) That good and wrong are taught.
(b) That good and wrong are illusions told by the rich.
(c) That good and wrong are innately known.
(d) That good and wrong are revealed by God to the select few.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does the word and idea 'Democracy' come from?

3. What does Rawls think a person would decide about their society if they had any choice?

4. What is another name for the Original Position?

5. What is the maxim of Utilitarian philosophy?

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