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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. Which of the following lawgivers divided Rome into mathematically precise groups?
2. The author believes that regular assemblies will prevent the rise of which of the following?
3. As long as people create and define their government according to the Sovereign Will, the nation will do which of the following?
4. According to the author, the Princes who act as executives are fulfilling their duty as which of the following?
5. In order to make a democracy efficient, there must be a set of rules governing which of the following?
Short Essay Questions
1. Whose power is null and void when assemblies are called?
2. According to the author, what is the sign of a good government?
3. What does the author acknowledge as a generality about the behavior of warm countries?
4. According to the author, what happens to make the Sovereign Will an illusion?
5. What does the author suggest that the religion of the state should be?
6. According to the author, focus upon which aspect of their life by individuals results in their loss of freedom?
7. What does the author suggest is the relationship between the Christian faith and the sovereign?
8. What are the three forms of aristocracy?
9. What would happen if the Sovereign Will enacted laws?
10. What is the purpose of the tribunes?
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
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
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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