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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Locke say is protected by law and cannot be taken away by a ruler?

2. What does the commonwealth give men?

3. What do laws exist for?

4. What was the right of succession practiced in the commonwealth?

5. What two government powers does Locke argue should remain separate?

Short Essay Questions

1. When and how does a child follow the law of reason?

2. Describe the fundamental law of nature pertaining to man and society.

3. Describe the power of the community legislature.

4. Who has the right to seek reparations?

5. What is the role of the executive branch of government?

6. What is man's relationship to the freedom of other people?

7. What two powers of government should always be kept separately?

8. When does man have the right to stop another person's rights?

9. How does Locke define political power?

10. What is the most fundamental law of nature mentioned in the Second Treatise that the legislature seeks to protect?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the relationship of Adam to Eve in terms of power? What power do they exert over their children? Discuss how the relationship of Adam and Eve is essential to understanding power dynamics in society according to Locke.

Essay Topic 2

Children are subjugated to the authority of their fathers according to Locke. Is this process fair in your opinion? Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

According to Locke, how does absolute monarchy create slavery among men? Find examples from the book that support this claim.

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