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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The fourth type of law is the moral law of custom, also referred to as which of the following?

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

3. When the author refers to "associations" formed in the community that must be kept equal, which of the following does he mean?

4. The Sovereign Will is the expression of desired action to meet which of the following?

5. The term, inherent in anarchy, refers to which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does man lose and gain by the social contract?

3. What does the author believe to be the foundation of all types of laws?

4. Can the general will err?

5. Why must the legislator not have command or authority over any man?

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

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

8. How is the body politic destroyed?

9. On what type of standard are the authoritarian socio-political system and the family system both based?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does the author think of individuals? What characteristics does the author believe individuals have? Why is that important to the author's theory? Use at least three examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

According to the author, what are the causes and effects of violence? Cite three examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

According to the author, what are the three different types of will operating within the magistrate? Which is strongest? Which should be the strongest, and why? What impact does that have on a government?

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