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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 should judges be held accountable for?

2. What happens in a state of liberty?

3. By avoiding the abuse of power, what happens in society?

4. What two powers are vastly different according to Locke?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What are a parent's duties?

5. Describe the power of the community legislature.

6. Who determines when parental duties cease?

7. How does Locke define political power?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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.

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