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Questions 1-5 of 50:

1.

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the original relationship of religion in regards to the state? (from Book 4, Part 3)

Each people was ruled by a god or gods who determined the laws of that society.

The gods of one people had no authority over another people, just as one people was not bound by another's laws.

Political war and religious war were the same.

Polytheistic religion allowed people to pick and choose their gods, but they had only one state to swear allegiance to.

2.

In a state "where all men were equal in character and talent as well as in principles and fortune," what kind of elective system would be recommended? (from Book 4, Part 1)

Election by majority rule.

Election by choice.

Election by lot.

Election by unanimous vote.

3.

These are considered by Rousseau to be a fourth body of laws that carry more power than the rest. (from Book 2, Part 4)

Morals, customs, and beliefs.

Civil Law.

Tribunal Law.

Sovereign Law.

4.

A mixed form of government is defined as what? (from Book 3, Part 2)

A combination of a monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy.

A combination of representative government and a dictatorship.

A mixed form of government cannot exist in the author's opinion.

A combination of democratic and socialist ideals.

5.

Chapter 12 of Book 2 might best be described as which of the following types of chapter? (from Book 2, Part 4)

Opening.

Closing.

Climactic.

Transition.

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