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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3 Chapters 39, 40, & 41.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two systems does Hobbes define within a commonwealth?
(a) private and political
(b) tyranny and ordinary
(c) democrat and republican
(d) open and closed

2. Why does Hobbes insist that the commonwealth comes first?
(a) Without the commonwealth there is no freedom of religion.
(b) God wants all people to obey the laws of their nation.
(c) One can see the commonwealth but cannot see God.
(d) The commonwealth may vote to forbid religion.

3. What does the commonwealth need to successfully control the society?
(a) the cooperation of neighboring principalities
(b) power over people to administer punishments
(c) ample money to maintain the economy
(d) important welfare programs to help the poor

4. Where can a monarch go for advice?
(a) special elections
(b) counsel he has appointed for that purpose
(c) only to God
(d) public opinion polls

5. Who has responsibility for seeing that others are educated in the law?
(a) nurses and lawyers
(b) clergimen and philosophers
(c) the assembly or the multitude
(d) parents and the universities

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the term he uses for reasoning with another person?

2. What does Hobbes say are the three types of commonwealth?

3. According to Hobbes, how does God declare His laws?

4. How may a commonwealth be formed?

5. Why does Hobbes say that people are always seeking more power, wealth, or popularity?

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