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Questions 1-5 of 50:

1.

Which of the following is NOT a reason Rousseau recommends for keeping states small? (from Book 3, Part 4)

Within a small state, it is still possible for the people to come to a consensus and make the general will known.

Corruption is less likely in small states because everyone knows each other.

Keeping states small will maintain a manageable size for the government to administer.

Small states will limit the size of the population so that the people are still able to assemble.

2.

Government in the hands of the few is called __________. (from Book 3, Part 2)

An Aristocracy.

A Monarchy.

The Sovereign.

A Democracy.

3.

A natural aristocracy is based on government by which of the following? (from Book 3, Part 2)

Those who are elected.

Those who inherit it.

Those who seize power.

Those with age or experience.

4.

A strong constitution and a good government are more reliable than what? (from Book 2, Part 3)

A strong military.

A land with rich resources.

A benign despot.

A wealthy aristocracy.

5.

How many states does the author believe have been established within the guidelines that he gives in Book 2? (from Book 2, Part 3)

A few.

None.

Ten.

A lot.

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