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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. What does Locke think sometimes determines who will be king?

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

3. The king's right to supremacy over subjects is similar to what other power mentioned in the first five chapters of the book?

4. Who does Filmer think the heir should be?

5. What biblical book connects monarchy with the commandment to honor thy father?

Short Essay Questions

1. What question arises pertaining to Noah and his sons?

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

3. What confusion arises as a direct result of equating birthright with dominion?

4. According to Filmer, what are the only two ways that a king can come to power?

5. What does Filmer base most of his arguments upon?

6. What does Locke say about the rights of the mother?

7. Describe Locke's argument about multiple kings and what their existence shows.

8. What does Filmer say about power and Adam's line?

9. What does Filmer infer about the Fifth Commandment?

10. Describe the difference in opinion Locke and Filmer have about Adam's right to govern.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What difference does it make if the ruler inherits his power or is elected to govern according to Locke? Which is more equitable for the citizens of that country? Explain by giving supporting evidence.

Essay Topic 2

If Adam did not inherit the right to rule from God, what does this imply about Filmer's theory of inheritance and absolute monarchy? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Children are subjugated to the authority of their fathers according to Locke. Is this process fair in your opinion? Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain.

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