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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 does Locke believe that the First Treatise proves?
(a) That Adam's authority came from being a father.
(b) That Adam's authority stemmed from God.
(c) That Adam did not have authority over his children.
(d) That Adam had authority over his children.

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

3. What does Locke think the kind of punishment should be for a transgression less than murder?
(a) Loss of the right to vote.
(b) Severe enough to prevent repetition.
(c) Beating.
(d) Loss of all property.

4. How do people pay for the benefit of the government's protection?
(a) Voting.
(b) By refusing to fight.
(c) By giving up some rights.
(d) Taxation.

5. What happens in a state of liberty?
(a) Nature takes over.
(b) Power and jurisdiction are reciprocal.
(c) Anarchy begins.
(d) The loudest dominates.

Short Answer Questions

1. What relationship of power does Locke think is hard to understand?

2. What should have defined laws, according to Locke?

3. What does political power directly affect?

4. How is despotic power defined in the Second Treatise?

5. What powers does Locke advocate being delegated and managed in society for a successful society?

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