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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. Why does the author suggest that, every few years, the tribunes be removed from the system of government?

2. When the assemblies meet, which of the following should they break into in order to consider specific ideas?

3. According to the author, which of the following terms best describes individuals who are forced to focus on money?

4. A natural aristocracy is based on government by which of the following?

5. According to the author, what happens to the power of the Prince, magistrate, and legislator when assemblies form?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does monotheism mean?

2. What is the purpose of the tribunes?

3. What are the three forms of aristocracy?

4. What would happen if the Sovereign Will enacted laws?

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

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

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

8. What are the two types of assemblies of citizens that the author describes?

9. What does a censor do?

10. In a monarchy, why does the power of the monarch have to be absolute?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using the author's definitions and examples, explain what the social contract is, and why it is important.

Essay Topic 2

The author differentiates between a state and a sovereign. What is the difference, and why is it important to the author?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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