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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides the mutual dependence of man, what did Paine think would drive social order forward?
(a) Reciprocal laws.
(b) Reciprocal interests.
(c) Varied laws.
(d) Varied interests.

2. Building on the foundation of Part One, in what style was Part Two of Rights of Man written?
(a) Measured, thoughtful and inclusive.
(b) Measured and derogatory.
(c) Thoughtful and inclusive.
(d) Measured and thoughtful.

3. What crucial point did Paine make about power in the Miscellaneous Chapter?
(a) Power cannot be given.
(b) Power cannot be corrupt.
(c) Power cannot be misguided.
(d) Power cannot be inherited.

4. In Of Society and Civilization, what point did Paine make about social order?
(a) It would be stronger if government was abolished.
(b) It did not exist before government, but it would exist if government was abolished.
(c) It would be just as strong if government was abolished.
(d) It existed before government and it would exist if government was abolished.

5. What did Paine think should happen to every bill before it was voted on in a representative style of government?
(a) It should be approved by a majority.
(b) It should be debated in succession.
(c) It should be read by the people.
(d) It should be challenged by the people.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Paine wrote in Part Two of Rights of Man, what did the American Revolution put into practice for the first time?

2. What did Paine think Burke had drastically underestimated by calling the French Revolution a violent revolt?

3. Instead of rights, what did Paine say was included in Burke's arguments?

4. What idea did Burke's views lead to, according to Paine in the Miscellaneous Chapter?

5. Who did Paine emphasize was the rightful owner of the Constitution?

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