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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A lack of strength in the body politic comes from an inability to do which of the following?
(a) Educate themselves.
(b) Participate.
(c) Earn income.
(d) Change.

2. Which of the following governments does the author cite as an example for assembling all citizens in the state?
(a) Ancient Greece.
(b) Ancient Russia.
(c) Ancient Rome.
(d) Ancient Germania.

3. Where does the author believe government to have the best and truest form of ultimate power?
(a) With the people.
(b) In one man.
(c) With the military.
(d) In a body of men.

4. According to the author, which of the following does the state have a right to do to people who threaten the state?
(a) Seize.
(b) Execute.
(c) Isolate.
(d) Punish.

5. In Chapter 12, the author summarizes his theme that which of the following is necessary for law and government?
(a) Adaptability.
(b) Consistency.
(c) Legality.
(d) Morality.

Short Answer Questions

1. The term, inherent in anarchy, refers to which of the following?

2. The author believes that every individual has the responsibility to die in defense of which of the following?

3. The author believes that a human's most basic instinct is the will to do which of the following?

4. The author believes that in general, once that government is established, which of the following should not happen to it?

5. The law committing the state to the social contract requires what type of vote?

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