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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. Who is the only party who has the right to seek reparations?

2. What does Locke argue about the inheritance of power and the right to rule?

3. Where does the authority to make laws come from?

4. To understand political power, what is important to have?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What are a parent's duties?

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

6. What can parents always expect from their children even after guardianship has ended?

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

8. When do these parental duties cease?

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

10. Who determines when parental duties cease?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

According to Locke, a monarchy has a sovereign king with absolute power. However this in direct opposition to the natural freedom of man. Can a society have a monarchy and still offer equal rights to its citizens? Explain, using examples from the book to support 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

What is the relationship of Adam to Eve in terms of power? What power do they exert over their children? Discuss how the relationship of Adam and Eve is essential to understanding power dynamics in society according to Locke.

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