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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16- 19, pp. 205 - 240.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Locke believe is the kind of government when the whole community is involved?
(a) A perfect democracy.
(b) A monarchy.
(c) Anarchy.
(d) An oligarchy.

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

3. In Genesis, when were men and other living creatures created?
(a) On different days.
(b) When Noak's Ark came ashore.
(c) On the same day.
(d) After the apple was eaten.

4. How in Locke's opinion does a dutiful king differ from a tyrannical king?
(a) The first exercises power for the public good, while the second for personal use.
(b) The first follows the Bible, while the second does not.
(c) The first gets married once, while the second has multiple wives.
(d) The first follows the rules of law, while the second challenges them.

5. From whom do monarchs derive power?
(a) Their property.
(b) Adam and his power of fatherhood.
(c) Their children.
(d) Their subjects.

Short Answer Questions

1. What distinction does Locke make regarding gender and power?

2. What happens when the executive abandons his duties?

3. What was Cain told about his power?

4. What effect does Locke feel that Filmer's comparison of powers have?

5. When a person violates the state of liberty, what does Locke say must ensue?

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