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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. The author suggest that the government which is simplest is which of the following?
(a) Mediocre.
(b) Best for all.
(c) Worst.
(d) Best.

2. Which of the following is another phrase that the author uses for "empowering of the Sovereign Will"?
(a) The business of magistrates.
(b) The business of legislators.
(c) The business of citizens.
(d) The business of government.

3. The author believes that there is too much reverence for which of the following in many states?
(a) Families.
(b) Old laws.
(c) Old rulers.
(d) Children.

4. The author believes he is a citizen of which of the following?
(a) Monarchical state.
(b) Tyrannical state.
(c) Republican state.
(d) Free state.

5. 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) Other individuals.
(b) Property.
(c) National defense.
(d) Ideas and technology.

Short Answer Questions

1. When a state becomes too large, the government becomes which of the following to a high degree?

2. The term, patriarchal refers to which of the following being dominant?

3. In Chapter 12, the author summarizes his theme that which of the following is necessary for law and government?

4. The author believes that if the Sovereign Will enacted laws, right and which of the following would be confounded?

5. According to the author, war originates from the relationship between which of the following?

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