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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. When a government deteriorates, it results in the death of which of the following?
(a) The way of life.
(b) The morality of the people.
(c) The body politic.
(d) The state.

2. When a state is too small, the people's spirit tends to become which of the following?
(a) Dull.
(b) Boosted.
(c) Elevated.
(d) Stagnant.

3. When a person has a minority vote, they must accept that they are wrong, and not which of the following?
(a) Informed.
(b) Liberated.
(c) Free.
(d) Educated.

4. According to the author, from which of the following does justice flow?
(a) God.
(b) The law.
(c) The general will.
(d) Nature.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, what form of government is most prone to ongoing civil wars and socio-political agitation?

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

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

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

5. According to the author, which of the following does man give up in the social contract?

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