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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16- 19, pp. 205 - 240.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Locke say should not be expected of an injured party?
(a) Willingness to forgive offender.
(b) Willingness to speak on his own behalf.
(c) Objectivity in his own case.
(d) Willingness to relinquish claims for reparation.

2. Who is the usurper?
(a) Someone from a foreign land.
(b) Someone who takes power without the consent of the people or laws.
(c) Someone who inherits the throne.
(d) Someone who supports the king.

3. What happens in a state of liberty?
(a) Nature takes over.
(b) The loudest dominates.
(c) Anarchy begins.
(d) Power and jurisdiction are reciprocal.

4. According to Filmer, who is considered the father of subjects in a monarchy?
(a) The royal priest.
(b) Royal princes.
(c) The king.
(d) God.

5. What does Locke believe contradicts civil society?
(a) Absolute monarchy.
(b) Natural freedom.
(c) Freedom of speech.
(d) Freedom to vote.

Short Answer Questions

1. What powers does Locke advocate being delegated and managed in society for a successful society?

2. What right does Locke believe all men have?

3. What does a usurper need the people's consent to have?

4. When does Locke believe that people should change the legislature?

5. What power gives the right to make laws?

(see the answer key)

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