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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 believe that the First Treatise proves?

2. What should no human sanction oppose according to Locke?

3. How does Locke define legislative power?

4. What does Locke believe is the kind of government when the whole community is involved?

5. What does Locke think the kind of punishment should be for a transgression less than murder?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who determines when parental duties cease?

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

3. What is the primary purpose of laws?

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

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

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

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

8. What is the most fundamental law of nature mentioned in the Second Treatise that the legislature seeks to protect?

9. When do these parental duties cease?

10. Describe the purpose for taxes.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

According to Locke, does man lose any freedom by becoming a member of society? What freedom does man have in nature and what freedom does he have in society? Compare and contrast, referencing the book appropriately.

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