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Questions 1-5 of 50:

1.

What example does Rousseau give of a united church and state? (from Book 4, Part 3)

Phoenicians.

England.

Venice.

Israel.

2.

The author believes that ancient people did not distinguish the laws of government from the laws of which of the following? (from Book 4, Part 3)

Science.

Gods.

Nature.

Man.

3.

Where does the author believe government to have the best and truest form of ultimate power? (from Book 3, Part 1)

In one man.

With the people.

With the military.

In a body of men.

4.

Choose which statement that best explains this quote: "The assemblies of the people...are the shield of the body politic and the break on the government." (from Book 3, Part 4)

Frequent assemblies will lead to civil war.

By assembling, the people protect themselves from the government.

By assembling frequently, the people protect their power and keep the government from becoming too strong.

When the people are assembled, the government is no longer legitimate.

5.

The two main objectives of all laws should be and _. (from Book 2, Part 4)

Equality and suffrage.

Freedom and equality.

Freedom and happiness.

Property and protection.

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The Social Contract Quiz

The Social Contract Quiz

What example does Rousseau give of a united church and state? (from Book 4, Part 3)

The author believes that ancient people did not distinguish the laws of government from the laws of which of the following? (from Book 4, Part 3)

Where does the author believe government to have the best and truest form of ultimate power? (from Book 3, Part 1)

Choose which statement that best explains this quote: "The assemblies of the people...are the shield of the body politic and the break on the government." (from Book 3, Part 4)

The two main objectives of all laws should be ______ and _______. (from Book 2, Part 4)

The two main objectives of all laws should be and _. (from Book 2, Part 4)