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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. In Chapter 12, the author summarizes his theme that which of the following is necessary for law and government?
(a) Consistency.
(b) Legality.
(c) Adaptability.
(d) Morality.

2. Which of the following does the author believes to be few in number in a well-ordered state?
(a) Problems.
(b) Criminals.
(c) Trials.
(d) Laws.

3. 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?
(a) Will of the people.
(b) Individual will.
(c) Community will.
(d) Sovereign Will.

4. According to the author, who benefits in war?
(a) The rich individuals.
(b) No one.
(c) The soldiers.
(d) The rulers.

5. According to the author, people who live under a tyrant or despot, yet find their lives peaceful, are experiencing which of the following types of slavery?
(a) Thoughtful.
(b) Social.
(c) Political.
(d) Spiritual.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author believes that the strength of the individual is insufficient to overcome which of the following?

2. The author believes that a legislator must not have which of the following over other men?

3. When men work together in the way that the author suggests, it produces what type of authority?

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

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. What does the author suggest that the social contract gives?

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

3. What are the three levels of will that a magistrate has operating within themselves?

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

5. What is the most freeing way of life for an individual?

6. According to the author, why did Peter the Great's reforms fail?

7. What happens if a state becomes too large?

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

9. Why does every individual have the responsibility to die in defense of the state?

10. What does the author state will happen unless natural circumstances are taken into account by the legislator?

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