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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 author believes that representatives are an unnecessary level of mediation between the Sovereign Will and which of the following?

2. The author believes that the belief in one god caused the separation of which of the following?

3. Which of the following does the author think should be established to prevent the abuse of power?

4. According to the author, the Princes who act as executives are fulfilling their duty as which of the following?

5. In order to promote efficiency in a democracy, in which of the following must there be utter equality in rank and fortune?

Short Essay Questions

1. For what purpose does the author use the government in Venice as an example?

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

3. What is the purpose of the tribunes?

4. What are the three forms of aristocracy?

5. How did the ancient people think of nature?

6. Once established, why should government never be altered?

7. What prevents abuses of power in government?

8. Whose power is null and void when assemblies are called?

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

10. What does the author suggest is the relationship between the Christian faith and the sovereign?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

How does power shift back and forth between the three types of government? Use specific examples from the book, including historical ones, to support your essay.

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