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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. Which two parties did not initially seek to oppress each other in the commonwealth?

2. What does Locke believe that taxes need in order to be passed?

3. Locke determines that children fail to experience __________ in their early years.

4. How do people pay for the benefit of the government's protection?

5. What should judges be held accountable for?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does guardianship not include?

3. How does Locke define political power?

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

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

6. What right does political power have that paternal power lacks?

7. What freedom does the individual have in society?

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

9. What is the primary purpose of laws?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does gender equality affect the proper guardianship of children according to Locke? Do mothers have equal, more, or less rights than fathers? Explain, using evidence from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Locke describes inalienable rights of man in society whether he is engaged in war or peace. What are they? Describe what this means for man's individual liberty whether he has a monarch or elected government. Provide supporting evidence for your argument from the book.

Essay Topic 3

According to Locke, the transfer of power in society is not always from father to son. Give an example of this and explains what this means for individual liberty.

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