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Two Treatises of Government by John Locke
Contributed by: Blake
  • 1. What is the main theme of the Second Treatise?
A) The nature of war
B) Divine rights of kings
C) Absolute monarchy
D) Political legitimacy and the social contract
  • 2. According to Locke, what is the state of nature characterized by?
A) Chaos and violence
B) Totalitarian rule
C) Absolutism
D) Equality and freedom
  • 3. In Locke's view, what justifies the right to revolution?
A) Religious differences
B) Violation of natural rights
C) Economic instability
D) Popular discontent
  • 4. What does Locke argue about human understanding?
A) It is predetermined
B) It is shaped by experience
C) It is inherently flawed
D) It is irrelevant to governance
  • 5. Who does Locke argue should hold the power in a government?
A) The people
B) The military
C) An elite class
D) The monarch
  • 6. According to Locke, what limits the powers of government?
A) Military strength
B) Divine appointment
C) Tradition
D) The consent of the governed
  • 7. What right is fundamental in Locke's theory of government?
A) The right to bear arms
B) The right to free speech
C) The right to life, liberty, and property
D) The right to education
  • 8. Which document is Locke's Second Treatise often seen as a precursor to?
A) The Constitution of the United States
B) The Bill of Rights
C) The Magna Carta
D) The Declaration of Independence
  • 9. What is the purpose of government, according to Locke?
A) To protect natural rights
B) To control territory
C) To promote religion
D) To impose order
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