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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Since the people are sovereign, what were the only type of actions that Paine thought should be stopped by the law?
(a) Actions that hurt society.
(b) Actions that remove the government's authority.
(c) Actions that reduce the government.
(d) Actions that hurt society or the government.

2. Why did Paine think the Articles of Confederation was ineffective?
(a) It was not detailed enough.
(b) It was too representative.
(c) It was too detailed.
(d) It was not representative enough.

3. When in 1174 did Congress meet to offer recommendations about the new Constitution?
(a) September.
(b) November.
(c) February.
(d) August.

4. As Paine explained in Of Society and Civilization, what has nature given man to ensure the cooperation needed to survive?
(a) A desire to create a better way.
(b) Wants that exceed the ability to provide.
(c) A desire to develop the undeveloped.
(d) Wants that preceed the ability to provide.

5. Referencing the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Of Citizens, by the National Assembly of France, what did Paine state was the purpose of government?
(a) To protect and promote natural, inalienable human rights.
(b) To decide which rights are natural and inalienable.
(c) To provide funds for those that are lacking.
(d) To ensure that no citizen earns more than a decided amount.

Short Answer Questions

1. In order to clarify an important aspect of the French Revolution, what did Paine say was the intention of the French people?

2. Which two functions did Paine outline for governments in Of Constitutions?

3. Based on Paine's assessment, how were the people's opinion of government changing as a result of the American and French Revolutions?

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

5. How many prefaces did the first part of Rights of Man have?

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