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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, which of the following does man give up in the social contract?
(a) Unlimited speech.
(b) Unlimited property.
(c) Unlimited freedom.
(d) Unlimited power.

2. Which of the following terms refers to a generalized rule, way of communicating, or way of conducting affairs?
(a) Society.
(b) Contract.
(c) Constitution.
(d) Convention.

3. Who does the author cite as an example of someone who attempted good reform, but did not know his people well enough to succeed?
(a) Ivan the Great.
(b) Nicholas the Great.
(c) Peter the Great.
(d) Catherine the Great.

4. The author insists that the system of advisers to a Prince, in a monarchy, will be which of the following?
(a) Full of experts.
(b) Full of friends.
(c) Helpful.
(d) Corrupt.

5. According to the author, the larger that a state is, the less influence which of the following will have?
(a) The individual.
(b) The Legislator.
(c) The Magistrate.
(d) The army.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, the state does not have a right to take the life of an individual who threatens which of the following?

2. When the author writes of a sovereign within the social contract, he refers to which of the following?

3. The author states that the Magistrate receives power to lead the government from which of the following?

4. What form of government does the author think is the worst type?

5. Which of the following should be the objective that people undertake in government?

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