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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. When the assemblies meet, which of the following should they break into in order to consider specific ideas?
(a) Parties.
(b) Expert areas.
(c) Sub-assemblies.
(d) Committees.

2. Which of the following refers to an imposition of an unnatural authority that is contrary to human nature?
(a) Force.
(b) Revolt.
(c) Revolution.
(d) War.

3. According to the author, the ideal legislator is objective, intelligent, and which of the following?
(a) Compassionate.
(b) Delicate.
(c) Creative.
(d) Understanding.

4. 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) Ideas and technology.
(d) National defense.

5. Which of the following does the author suggest to be the best time for a state to be established?
(a) During a time of relative peace.
(b) At the time that violence comes to an end.
(c) At the beginning of war.
(d) In the middle of prosperity.

Short Answer Questions

1. The private will is inclined to which of the following?

2. Of the three wills operating within the Magistrate, which one has to be strongest for good government to exist?

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

4. The author states that slavery is established and perpetuated by which of the following?

5. According to the author, who benefits in war?

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