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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4 Chapter 45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where can a monarch go for advice?
(a) public opinion polls
(b) only to God
(c) special elections
(d) counsel he has appointed for that purpose

2. Why does law need interpretation?
(a) in order to apply it to distinct situations
(b) in order to change its meanings
(c) in order to make sure it is not understood
(d) in order to confuse the public

3. What is a fundamental interest on the part of a counselor?
(a) to deceive the people
(b) to hide his motives
(c) for the good of those that he counsels
(d) to get his own way

4. Who does Hobbes insist is of the greatest value to a commonwealth?
(a) the banker
(b) the minister
(c) the sovreign
(d) the teacher

5. What does Hobbes say is the foundation for all articles of faith?
(a) Hearing different ideas about religion
(b) Being able to read
(c) Listening to the sovereign
(d) Belief in Jesus Christ

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hobbes call reasoning with oneself?

2. How can it be said that each man in a group has a voice?

3. What is the sovereign power, whether it is an individual or an assembly?

4. When is there nothing illegal or unjust in any action done by anyone?

5. Which two forms of government need not worry about succession?

(see the answer key)

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