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This test consists of 12 multiple choice questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is assumed about the liberty of the Individual, according to “The Two Principles of Justice”?
(a) That it is the only important virtue.
(b) That it may be minimized.
(c) That it may be maximized.
(d) That it may be ignored.

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

3. What is a Totalitarian state?
(a) The opposite of a democracy.
(b) A type of economic system.
(c) A type of religious state.
(d) A type of secular state.

4. What did wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill famously say about Democracy?
(a) "The ignoble chasing the inedible."
(b) "Far from perfect, but the best system on the table."
(c) "Far from perfect."
(d) "The sublimest virtue."

5. What does Rawls think will have to be secured to keep the society a just one?
(a) One world government.
(b) Good trade agreements.
(c) Rights.
(d) Military power.

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

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

8. What does Rawls claim about the freedom of assembly?
(a) That it forms the key to a strong military.
(b) That it forms the key to a strong monarchy.
(c) That it forms the key to a strong democracy
(d) That it forms the key to a strong police force.

9. Where does the word and idea 'Democracy' come from?
(a) Ancient Rome.
(b) The Ancient Athenians of Greece.
(c) Ancient India.
(d) Ancient Egypt.

10. What does Rawls claim is necessary for fair elections?
(a) As long as the wealthy get a chance to make a vote.
(b) So long as the majority get a chance to vote.
(c) One general election every generation.
(d) Fair, free and often elections.

11. What year was Adam Smith born?
(a) 1923.
(b) 1823.
(c) 1623.
(d) 1723.

12. What is the second principle derived from the Original Position
(a) That the Rich are allowed certain tax breaks.
(b) The education is respected.
(c) That the environment is protected.
(d) That disadvantaged people are provided for.

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