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Selections From The Speeches And Writings Of Edmund Burke - Test
  • 1. What is Edmund Burke often referred to as?
A) The father of liberalism
B) The father of socialism
C) The father of conservatism
D) The father of communism
  • 2. In which year was Burke's 'Reflections on the Revolution in France' published?
A) 1790
B) 1789
C) 1792
D) 1795
  • 3. What major political event did Burke criticize in his famous work?
A) The Russian Revolution
B) The American Revolution
C) The Industrial Revolution
D) The French Revolution
  • 4. In which British political assembly did Burke serve?
A) The House of Commons
B) The House of Lords
C) The Cabinet
D) The Privy Council
  • 5. In Burke's view, what role does government play in society?
A) To promote equality above all
B) To foster division among classes
C) To maintain order and protect the rights of individuals
D) To control every aspect of life
  • 6. Which of the following themes is prevalent in Burke's writings?
A) The pursuit of absolute freedom
B) The promotion of anarchy
C) The necessity of revolutionary upheaval
D) The importance of gradual reform over radical change
  • 7. Burke believed that society is a partnership among:
A) Those who are living, those who are dead, and those yet to be born
B) Only the current living generation
C) Only political leaders
D) Only those who are wealthy
  • 8. What does Burke say about virtue in politics?
A) Virtue is meaningless in politics
B) Virtue should be secondary to power
C) Virtue complicates political decisions
D) Virtue is essential for good governance
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