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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How could the premise of divine rights be destroyed?

2. Who in the First Treatise does not have subjects to govern?

3. What is Filmer's basis for the rule of princes?

4. Who has joint dominion over the children in Locke's opinion?

5. From whom do monarchs derive power?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Locke say about Adam and Eve regarding power?

2. What does Locke say about Adam's heir's relationship to other creatures?

3. What kind of power is the right of supremacy?

4. Describe what Locke says about the relationship of men and women.

5. How does absolutism prevent freedom?

6. What does Filmer believe Genesis 3:16 says about man and government?

7. Describe who Filmer believes the heir to power should be.

8. Describe the basis of government according to Locke.

9. What does divine rights imply?

10. What practice does Locke believe Filmer bases his theory of absolute monarchy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Locke define the relationship between a ruler and his people? Does the ruler exert absolute power over his subjects? When is this appropriate? Describe.

Essay Topic 2

How does political power differ from parental power according to Locke? How are they similar? Compare and contrast these two powers, using examples and citing supporting evidence from the book.

Essay Topic 3

What is the relationship of Adam to Eve in terms of power? What power do they exert over their children? Discuss how the relationship of Adam and Eve is essential to understanding power dynamics in society according to Locke.

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