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Questions 1-5 of 50:

1.

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

In one man.

In a body of men.

With the military.

With the people.

2.

Why does Rousseau believe that a civil or state religion is preferable to separation of church and state? (from Book 4, Part 3)

Because he was a Christian and wanted to promote his beliefs.

Because it creates a unity of belief among the body politic.

Because it would be too complicated for people to separate their religious beliefs and their political beliefs.

Because he believed that rulers were also disciples of god.

3.

At what point do usurpers and tyrants choose to enact laws? (from Book 2, Part 3)

They impose laws at the onset of their rule.

They enact laws during eras of peace.

They force them through during times of crisis.

They allow the people to enact them at their regular assemblies.

4.

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

Climactic.

Transition.

Opening.

Closing.

5.

A natural aristocracy is based on government by which of the following? (from Book 3, Part 2)

Those who inherit it.

Those who are elected.

Those with age or experience.

Those who seize power.

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