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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 are a rational person.
(b) That they are wealthy.
(c) That they are tall.
(d) That they know the principles of philosophy.

2. How many principles of justice does the Original Position later result in?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

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

4. Who should hold the greatest advantage in Rawls’ ideal society?
(a) No one.
(b) The poor.
(c) The royals.
(d) The rich.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the greatest criticism levelled against Utilitarianism?

2. What does Rawls accept about his own theory?

3. What is John Stuart Mill's Theory of Higher Pleasures?

4. What does Rawls claim about the freedom of assembly?

5. What did wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill famously say about Democracy?

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