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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What relationship is necessary to nurture the young?
(a) Political alliance between king and queen.
(b) Political power of the father.
(c) Conjugal relationship between husband and wife.
(d) Child's obedience to the father.

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

3. What power gives the right to make laws?
(a) Paternal power.
(b) Conjugal power.
(c) Judicial power.
(d) Political power.

4. When a person violates the state of liberty, what does Locke say must ensue?
(a) Negotiations.
(b) War.
(c) Nothing.
(d) The offender must be punished.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Locke believe is the fundamental law of nature?

2. What was the rule of inheritance among families in a commonwealth?

3. What does Locke argue about the inheritance of power and the right to rule?

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

5. How does Locke define legislative power?

Short Essay Questions

1. When does man have the right to stop another person's rights?

2. What are a parent's duties?

3. When do these parental duties cease?

4. How does Locke define political power?

5. Describe the power of the community legislature.

6. What does guardianship not include?

7. Describe the fundamental law of nature pertaining to man and society.

8. Describe what Locke believes his First Treatise proves about Adam and his sons' rights.

9. What are the people's expectations of their government?

10. What is the role of the executive branch of government?

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