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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 28.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Why can passion for power be dangerous?
(a) People can use evil means to get power.
(b) People can be electrocuted.
(c) People cannot achieve it.
(d) People can be deceived.
2. In political systems, what are the two avenues of laws?
(a) One is by traditions, and the second is by innovation.
(b) One is their own written laws, the other is laws of the sovereign.
(c) One is by revolution, and the other is by civil disobedience.
(d) One is by a constitution and the other is by police power.
3. Why must people create a covenant or agreement to give power to one person, or small group of people?
(a) Some think too highly of themselves or blow things out of proportion.
(b) Too many cooks spoil the broth.
(c) That is the natural way of doing things.
(d) It is not possible to assemble all the people all the time.
4. What seems to be a contradiction in Hobbes' attitude toward protest?
(a) People can protest but they cannot organize.
(b) People are legally able to protest a political system, but not against the sovereign.
(c) People cannot protest but they can camgaign for change.
(d) People can legally protest but they can only do it openly.
5. How does Hobbes define a pact or covenant?
(a) when something is sold or traded
(b) when something is transferred or traded for future payment
(c) when any promise is made
(d) when money changes hands
Short Answer Questions
1. How does Hobbes identify political systems?
2. What does Hobbes say is the purpose of punishment?
3. What kind of idea does Hobbes classify as good wit?
4. What does Hobbes accept when peace is impossible?
5. Who does Hobbes insist is of the greatest value to a commonwealth?
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