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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. Despite man's liberty, what does Locke argue that man should not be allowed to do?

2. What does Locke believe that citizens can do if a man is unfit to be the ruler?

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

4. What should have defined laws, according to Locke?

5. What happens when people choose the form of government they want?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what Locke believes is the relationship between parents and children.

2. Describe the power of the community legislature.

3. What is the primary purpose of laws?

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

5. What freedom does the individual have in society?

6. What are the people's expectations of their government?

7. Who determines when parental duties cease?

8. Who has the right to seek reparations?

9. Describe what Locke believes his First Treatise proves about Adam and his sons' rights.

10. What are a parent's duties?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Filmer define an heir with regards to the right to rule? What are the requirements for a suitable heir? Who can and cannot be an heir to power? Describe, citing examples from the text as supporting evidence.

Essay Topic 2

According to Locke, what freedom does a child gain or lose when he lives with his parents? What freedom does he gain or lose when he grows up and moves away? Explain how a child's relationship, power, and responsibilities to his parents change when he is of a reasonable age, using evidence from the Two Treatises of Government to support your claims.

Essay Topic 3

How does Locke define the relationship between a ruler and his people? Does the ruler exert absolute power over his subjects? When is this appropriate? Describe.

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