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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following terms refers to a generalized rule, way of communicating, or way of conducting affairs?
(a) Constitution.
(b) Contract.
(c) Society.
(d) Convention.

2. The author believes that the law of government must develop, in tandem, with which of the following types of law?
(a) Scientific law.
(b) Natural law.
(c) Physical law.
(d) Legal law.

3. By being part of the social contract, man does which of the following?
(a) Becomes a slave to others.
(b) Gains property rights.
(c) Becomes master of himself.
(d) Gains friendships.

4. Men can accomplish more if they band together and work toward which of the following?
(a) The good of the poorest.
(b) The desire of the powerful.
(c) The common good.
(d) The desire of the majority.

5. According to the author, which of the following does man gain in the social contract?
(a) Social liberty.
(b) Political liberty.
(c) Civil liberty.
(d) Spiritual liberty.

Short Answer Questions

1. When a state is too small, the people's spirit tends to become which of the following?

2. The author believes that a man's hold on his personal property is which of the following when he is part of the state?

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

4. According to the author, the legislator must appeal to an authority who can bear men away without which of the following elements?

5. Which of the following is another phrase that the author uses for "empowering of the Sovereign Will"?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to the author, what is the only element that can direct the state?

2. How does the author describe humanity's basic animalistic drive?

3. What happens if a state becomes too large?

4. When do individuals have to surrender their individual will?

5. What reason does the author cite as the necessary one for the social contract to be established?

6. According to the author, how should laws between states differ?

7. What do the second and third types of laws presented in Book 2, Chapter 12, have in common?

8. Can the general will err?

9. Why do legislators have to be aware of timing when they present laws?

10. What is the trade being made between freedom and government when there is only one magistrate?

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