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Questions 1-5 of 50:

1.

Which of the following is NOT a way that the terrain of the land on which a people lives affects the politics of their society? (from Book 2, Part 3)

It determines the resources that the people will have available.

It determines the population density and therefore how the people come together in assemblies.

It determines the ability of the people to protect themselves against outside threats.

It doesn't affect politics.

2.

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

Tribunal Law.

Civil Law.

Morals, customs, and beliefs.

Sovereign Law.

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)

Science.

Gods.

Man.

Nature.

4.

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

Those with age or experience.

Those who are elected.

Those who seize power.

Those who inherit it.

5.

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

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.

A combination of a monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy.

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