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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 write is necessary to stop war?

2. To whom does Locke determine that parental power belongs?

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

4. What does the commonwealth give men?

5. What happens in a state of liberty?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. When and how does a child follow the law of reason?

3. What is man's relationship to the freedom of other people?

4. Describe the power of the community legislature.

5. Describe the state of natural freedom mentioned by Locke.

6. What are a parent's duties?

7. When do these parental duties cease?

8. What does guardianship not include?

9. Describe what Locke believes is the relationship between parents and children.

10. Who has the right to seek reparations?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Locke describes man's safety in nature and in society. Is man safer in nature than in society? Why does man join society and what does society offer him? Explain whether you think man acquires or loses safety when he joins society, using evidence from the book to validate your theory.

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

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.

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