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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11- 15, pp. 182 - 204.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the main reason men enter into communities?
(a) To learn laws.
(b) To buy property.
(c) To preserve property.
(d) To become rulers.

2. What does Locke argue should be expected of the ruler?
(a) To follow the laws and not make arbitrary decisions.
(b) To rule only for four years.
(c) To be kind and understanding.
(d) To be compassionate.

3. What powers does Locke advocate being delegated and managed in society for a successful society?
(a) Political and paternal.
(b) Executive and material.
(c) Executive and federative.
(d) Legislative and judiciary.

4. What is federative power?
(a) The government has absolute power.
(b) The government controls from Washington D.C.
(c) The government acts as one power for the security of society.
(d) The government can overthrow state decisions.

5. What fact does Locke believe refutes Filmer's claims?
(a) The property owner's rights.
(b) The slave owner's rights.
(c) The birth of Adam.
(d) The sovereignty shared between parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What right did man have with regard to other, according to Filmer?

2. To understand political power, what is important to have?

3. What commandment applies to men and women according to Locke?

4. What is the relationship between surviving children when a father dies, according to Filmer?

5. What does Locke argue the power should not be used for?

(see the answer key)

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