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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11- 15, pp. 182 - 204.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the one supreme power over the commonwealth?
(a) The political.
(b) The federative.
(c) The executive.
(d) The legislative.

2. What rules should people know according to Locke?
(a) The rules about property.
(b) The rules about gender equality.
(c) The rules governing their rights.
(d) The rules about inheritance.

3. What does the basis of government depend upon according to Locke?
(a) The need for order.
(b) The prevention of cruelty.
(c) The origin of property.
(d) The sanctity of marriage.

4. What do laws exist for?
(a) To preserve land.
(b) To prevent fighting.
(c) To stop war.
(d) The good of society.

5. According to Filmer, who is considered the father of subjects in a monarchy?
(a) Royal princes.
(b) The king.
(c) God.
(d) The royal priest.

Short Answer Questions

1. To support what theory does Locke employ numerous citations?

2. What does Locke say cannot be inferred from the biblical commandments?

3. How does Locke define legislative power?

4. What right did man have with regard to other, according to Filmer?

5. Who has joint dominion over the children in Locke's opinion?

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