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1. How does absolutism prevent freedom?

An absolute monarch takes away the rights of natural freedom available to every man, subjecting him to tyranny and oppression.

2. According to Locke, what does the Patriarcha treatise say about freedom?

Locke believes the Patriarcha treatise promotes absolutism, which in turn enslaves all men and takes away their natural freedom.

3. What does divine rights imply?

Belief in divine rights implies that all men are slaves and cannot choose who governs them.

4. What does Filmer say about the relationship of man to his parents?

Filmer says that man is born in subjugation to his parents.

5. Describe fatherly authority.

Fatherly or royal authority is the power a ruling monarch has over his subjects and is the same power a father has over his sons.

6. What kind of power is the right of supremacy?

The right of supremacy held by a king over his subjects is absolute and unlimited.

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