Selections From The Speeches And Writings Of Edmund Burke

Selections From The Speeches And Writings Of Edmund Burke - Test

1. What is Edmund Burke often referred to as?

A) The father of communism
B) The father of liberalism
C) The father of socialism
D) The father of conservatism

2. In which year was Burke's 'Reflections on the Revolution in France' published?

A) 1789
B) 1790
C) 1795
D) 1792

3. What major political event did Burke criticize in his famous work?

A) The American Revolution
B) The Industrial Revolution
C) The Russian Revolution
D) The French Revolution

4. In which British political assembly did Burke serve?

A) The Cabinet
B) The Privy Council
C) The House of Lords
D) The House of Commons

5. In Burke's view, what role does government play in society?

A) To maintain order and protect the rights of individuals
B) To control every aspect of life
C) To promote equality above all
D) To foster division among classes

6. Which of the following themes is prevalent in Burke's writings?

A) The importance of gradual reform over radical change
B) The necessity of revolutionary upheaval
C) The pursuit of absolute freedom
D) The promotion of anarchy

7. Burke believed that society is a partnership among:

A) Only the current living generation
B) Only political leaders
C) Those who are living, those who are dead, and those yet to be born
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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