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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 is the main reason men enter into communities?

2. What does political power directly affect?

3. How does Locke say man establishes his right of property?

4. What right does Locke say any citizen has regarding crimes?

5. Whose power in society does Locke say must be for the good of the society as a whole?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the purpose for taxes.

2. What is the relationship of the legislative to the people?

3. Who has the right to seek reparations?

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

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

6. What two powers of government should always be kept separately?

7. How does Locke define political power?

8. What are the people's expectations of their government?

9. What does guardianship not include?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In an absolute monarchy, one individual has supreme power. Write a paragraph describing in your own words the relationship of government to power and individual liberty, referencing The Two Treatises of Government to support your claim.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Why does it matter according to Locke whether Noah divided the world among his sons? What does it imply about divine rights? Explain, using the same expository style of writing employed by Locke to provide a persuasive argument.

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