Selections From The Speeches And Writings Of Edmund Burke

1. What is Edmund Burke often referred to as?

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

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

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

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

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

4. In which British political assembly did Burke serve?

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

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

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

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

A) The promotion of anarchy
B) The pursuit of absolute freedom
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) Only the current living generation
B) Those who are living, those who are dead, and those yet to be born
C) Only those who are wealthy
D) Only political leaders

8. What does Burke say about virtue in politics?

A) Virtue is essential for good governance
B) Virtue should be secondary to power
C) Virtue is meaningless in politics
D) Virtue complicates political decisions

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