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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The will of all is a conglomeration of which of the following?
(a) Private companies.
(b) Private needs.
(c) Private charities.
(d) Private interests.

3. The Sovereign Will is subject to which of the following in a constant way?
(a) Battering.
(b) Debates.
(c) Fluctuations.
(d) Pressures.

4. 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?
(a) Theocracy.
(b) Republic.
(c) Democracy.
(d) Monarchy.

5. When the author states that inspiration for lawmakers must come from God, whom of the following does he cite as examples?
(a) Lawmakers in the Jewish religion.
(b) Lawmakers in Egypt.
(c) Lawmakers in Ancient Greece.
(d) Lawmakers in India.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 12 of Book 2 might best be described as which of the following types of chapter?

2. According to the author, which of the following contributes toward obedience having less value?

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

4. According to the author, which of the following does a legislator do?

5. The author states that a social contract in a bad government does which of the following?

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