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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. How many votes does the author state need to be taken at each regular meeting of assemblies?

2. The author insists that the system of advisers to a Prince, in a monarchy, will be which of the following?

3. The author states that warm countries are more often the scene of revolution because it is easy for the people to do which of the following?

4. Which of the following forms of government is most suitable to small states?

5. The author begins Book 4, Chapter 8, with a history of which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to the author, what happens to make the Sovereign Will an illusion?

2. What is the best way for the Sovereign Will to be understood?

3. What prevents abuses of power in government?

4. How did the ancient people think of nature?

5. What is one of the three conditions that must be in place for a democracy not to be unwieldy and inefficient?

6. According to the author, focus upon which aspect of their life by individuals results in their loss of freedom?

7. What type of government does the author think is best?

8. How does the author define a democracy?

9. What is the only law that the author believes requires unanimous consent?

10. According to the author, what is the sign of a good government?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Referencing the four types of laws that are given at the end of Book 2, use examples from the book to explain what the four types of laws are, and how they define governments.

Essay Topic 2

Using the examples from the book, explain the signs of a good government and a bad government. Also explain what takes place to make a good government turn into a bad government.

Essay Topic 3

Why is it necessary for the laws of the state to be adaptable to the changing needs of its citizens? Cite specific examples from the book, including historical ones, to support your answer.

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