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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Ancient Rome, which of the following did dictators often do before their term of service was over?
(a) Become senators.
(b) Take over the government.
(c) Abdicate.
(d) Run wild.

2. The first type of laws govern the interaction between the state and which of the following?
(a) The world.
(b) The community.
(c) The people.
(d) The Sovereign.

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

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

5. The author suggests that which of the following types of law is the foundation for all other laws?
(a) Fourth.
(b) First.
(c) Third.
(d) Second.

Short Answer Questions

1. By being part of the social contract, man does which of the following?

2. The author states that there will be three wills operating within the Magistrate. Which of the following does the author think will naturally be the strongest?

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

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

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

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