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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. The author believes that the strength of the individual is insufficient to overcome which of the following?
(a) The will of a powerful ruler.
(b) Obstacles to property ownership.
(c) Obstacles to survival.
(d) The will of the many.

2. If the natural circumstances are not taken into account by the legislator, what type of status will the state be in?
(a) Anarchy.
(b) War-like.
(c) Peaceful.
(d) Agitation.

3. According to the author, which of the following contributes toward obedience having less value?
(a) Desire.
(b) Respect.
(c) Fear.
(d) External forces.

4. When the author refers to "associations" formed in the community that must be kept equal, which of the following does he mean?
(a) Clubs.
(b) Religious groups.
(c) Political parties.
(d) Sporting teams.

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) In the middle of prosperity.
(c) At the time that violence comes to an end.
(d) At the beginning of war.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The author states that the second aspect of government is that it exists for the good of which of the following?

3. The author states that every free act must have two causes; moral and which of the following?

4. Which of the following terms refers to a generalized rule, way of communicating, or way of conducting affairs?

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the body politic destroyed?

2. What type of obedience has less value and is less enduring?

3. What is one premise cited in the author's argument that imposition of an unnatural authority is contrary to human nature?

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

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

6. What does the author cite as being an essential foundation for living and governing the right way?

7. How does the need felt by the citizens use the Sovereign Will to connect to the governed?

8. What characteristics does the author give humans?

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

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

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