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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Part 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many votes does the author state need to be taken at each regular meeting of assemblies?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

2. Which of the following does the author believes to be few in number in a well-ordered state?
(a) Trials.
(b) Criminals.
(c) Problems.
(d) Laws.

3. According to the author, the state does not have a right to take the life of an individual who threatens which of the following?
(a) National defense.
(b) Ideas and technology.
(c) Other individuals.
(d) Property.

4. The author states that the second aspect of government is that it exists for the good of which of the following?
(a) The state.
(b) The community.
(c) The Sovereign.
(d) The individual.

5. According to the author, from which of the following does justice flow?
(a) Nature.
(b) God.
(c) The general will.
(d) The law.

Short Answer Questions

1. One of the votes that must be taken at a regular assembly is whether the Sovereign Will wishes to preserve which of the following?

2. Which of the following is the name that the author gives to a state that is governed by enlightened laws solely for the public interest?

3. How rare does the author think that individuals who possess the ideal traits of legislators are?

4. Where does the author believe government to have the best and truest form of ultimate power?

5. According to the author, the Princes who act as executives are fulfilling their duty as which of the following?

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