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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 joint power does Locke say is represented by the community?
(a) The power to be free and to self-govern.
(b) The power to create and break rules.
(c) The power to live wherever you want and to own property.
(d) The power of all the members in that society.

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

3. Whose absolute authority does Locke question?
(a) God.
(b) Society.
(c) Mother.
(d) Father.

4. What two things does Filmore say are necessary for absolute monarchy to work?
(a) That the people remain ignorant and powerless.
(b) That the kings fight to maintain control and never concede defeat.
(c) That the citizens accept it, and that some people are slaves.
(d) That the power does not die with Adam, and that it continues through generations.

5. According to Locke, what right do men have regarding murderers?
(a) The right to take his property.
(b) The right to take his wife.
(c) The right to take his slaves.
(d) The right to kill a murderer in the state of nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is used to justify royal authority in the First Treatise?

2. What right does Locke say any citizen has regarding crimes?

3. What happens upon the death of Adam according to Filmer?

4. To understand political power, what is important to have?

5. What are the only two ways that kings can come to power, according to Filmer?

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