The Social Contract Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 128 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Social Contract Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 128 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. According to the author, politicians have separated the Sovereign Will into which of the following?

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

3. The author believes that a seaside state has almost unlimited means of 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. The author believes that men are not naturally which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens if a state becomes too large?

2. What happens to the individual's hold on his personal property when he is part of the state?

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

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

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

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

7. What is the author's definition of law?

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

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

10. Why are legislators with the correct qualities important?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using the book to find examples to support your answer, explain whether the author thinks that it is the right of the strong to rule.

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

What is the Sovereign Will? How is it important to the government? How is it different from the general or particular will? Use specific examples from the book to support your answer.

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