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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 main reason men enter into communities?
(a) To preserve property.
(b) To buy property.
(c) To become rulers.
(d) To learn laws.

2. What does Locke argue should be expected of the ruler?
(a) To rule only for four years.
(b) To follow the laws and not make arbitrary decisions.
(c) To be compassionate.
(d) To be kind and understanding.

3. Why is political power important?
(a) For the right to get married.
(b) For the right to share your opinion.
(c) For the right to own slaves.
(d) For the making of laws to govern society.

4. What does Locke say does not end when the right to guardianship ends?
(a) Child's duty to respect parents.
(b) Parent's duty to share property with child.
(c) Parent's duty to accept child.
(d) Child's duty to learn.

5. What right does Locke say any citizen has regarding crimes?
(a) The right to fight crime.
(b) The right and duty to prevent crime.
(c) The right to seek revenge.
(d) The right to create war.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the commonwealth give men?

2. When does Locke believe that people should change the legislature?

3. What does Locke say is protected by law and cannot be taken away by a ruler?

4. What does Filmer believe about the relationship between men and parents?

5. Why is it important to explain inheritance in the First Treatise?

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