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1. Which of the following scholars is associated with liberalism

A. Thomas Hobbes

B. Aristotle

C. John Locke

D. J. J. Rousseau

2. In the Hobbesian state of nature disputes among individuals were resolved by

A. The judiciary

B. The Jure

C. The Kings

D. Force

3. Which of the following thinkers conceived the legislature as a fiduciary

A. Thomas Hobbes

B. John Locke

C. J. J. Rousseau

D. Cicero

5. Consider the following statements and choose the appropriate combination in options (A-D) given on State of nature and state of war. 1. State of nature comprises of peace, malice, goodwill and mutual assistance. 2. State of war comprises of Malice, mutual assistance and violence. 3. State of nature comprises of peace, mutual assistance and goodwill. 4. State of war comprises of violence, mutual destruction and malice.

A. Both 1 and 2 are true

B. Both 3 and 4 are false

C. 1 is false and 3 is true

D. 1 is true and 4 is true

6. Who said this " A liberty for everyone one to do what he lists, to live as he pleases and to be tied by any law..."

A. Thomas Hobbes

B. John Locke

C. J. J Rousseau

D. Sir Robert Filmer

7. Consider the following statements and choose the appropriate combination in options (A-D) given that, Mechanical state theory hold the view that the state is more powerful than individual 2. Organic state theory is the theory that belief that the state was created by man to serve people and act in their interest. 3. Mechanical state theory individual is more powerful than the state.

A. 1 is false 2 is true

B. 1is true 2 is true

C . 3 is true and 1 is true

D. 3 is true and 1 is false

8.According to John Locke, what is the state of nature?

A. A hypothetical condition in which individuals live without a governing authority.

B. A real society

C. A hypothetical condition in which individuals live with a governing authority

D. None of the above

9. What is the main characteristic of the state of nature, as described by John Locke?

A. Present of a common a political authority

B. The absence of a common political authority or government.

C. None of the above

D. All of the above

10. What does John Locke believe is the primary reason for individuals to form a social contract and establish a government?

A. To defend the state

B. For leadership role

C. To secure their natural rights and protect themselves from the potential abuses of others.

D. None of the above

11. In the state of nature, who has the authority to enforce the natural laws?

A. The king

B. The military

C. Each individual has the authority to enforce the natural laws and seek justice for themselves.

D. All of the above

12 What is the role of property in John Locke's state of nature?

A. To acquire power

B. For fashion

C. In the state of nature, individuals have the right to acquire and possess property, but it must not go to waste, and they should leave enough for others.

D. All of the above

13. How does John Locke believe individuals can exit the state of nature and establish a civil society?

A. Through individual contract

B. Forming society

C. Through a social contract

D. None of the above

14.What are the natural rights that John Locke believes individuals have in the state of nature?

A. Sex, sleep and property

B. Sex, liberty and freedom

C. Life, liberty, and property.

D. Life, sleep and liberty.

15. According to John Locke, can the government violate the natural rights of individuals?

A. Yes, government can do that

B. No, the government's primary role is to protect the natural rights of individuals, and if it fails to do so, individuals have the right to rebel and establish a new government.

C. Both A and B

D. Only A

16. According to Jean-Jacques Rousseau, what is the state of nature?

A. A hypothetical condition in which individuals live without a political and social order.

B. A hypothetical condition in which individuals live is short, nasty and Brutish.

C. Both A and B

D. Only B

17. How does Rousseau describe human beings in the state of nature?

A. Human are naturally weakened

B. In the state of nature, humans are naturally free, equal, and self-sufficient.

C. Humans are naturally Reliable and dependence.

D. None of the above.

18.What is the main characteristic of the state of nature, as described by Rousseau?

A. Present of inequality

B. Both A and B

C. The absence of social hierarchies, inequality, and artificial desires.

D. All of the above

19. What does Rousseau believe is the primary reason for the emergence of social inequalities?

A. Development of public property

B. The development of private property and the establishment of society.

C. None of the above

D. All of the above

20. In the state of nature, what guides human behavior, according to Rousseau?

A. The natural instinct of self-preservation.

B. Rationality

C. Both A & B

D. Only B

21. What does Rousseau consider as the basis for the formation of political authority? 1.The social contract, where individuals voluntarily surrender their natural freedom to the general will of the community. 2.The social contract where individuals is compel to surrender their freedom to form government.

A. Both 1 and 2 are falls

B. Both 2 and 1are true

C. 2 is true and I is false

D. 1 is true and 2 is false

22. What is Rousseau's concept of the general will? 1. Individual common good 2. The collective will of the community that represents the common good and should be the basis for political decision-making.

A. Both 1 and 2 are false

B. Both 2 and are true

C. 2 is true and 1 is false

D. None of the above

23. According to Rousseau, can the general will be mistaken or wrong? 1. No, the general will is always right and represents the true interests of the community as a whole. 2. Yes, general will can be mistaken

A. Both are false

B. Both are true

C. 1 is false and 2 is false

D. 1 is true and 2 is false

24.What is the role of the legislator in Rousseau's theory of the state of nature?

A. The legislator interprets and implements the general will in the form of law and regulations.

B. The legislator make law

C. Protect the law

D. None of the above

25. How does Rousseau believe individuals can preserve their freedom in society?

A. By becoming a leader

B. By participating in direct democracy and having an active role in the decision-making process.

C. By becoming a member of Parliament

D. All of the above

26. What does Rousseau consider as the main cause of corruption in society?

A. Private property and equal distribution of wealth

B. The emergence of private property and the unequal distribution of wealth.

C. Both A and B

D. Only A

27. According to Rousseau, what is the solution to the corrupting influences of society?

A. Embracing a form of government that adheres to the general will and promotes the common good.

B. Killing corruption leaders

C. Voting corrupt leader out

D. None of the above

28. What are the main freedoms that individuals can regain through the social contract, according to Rousseau?

A. Freedom to obey leaders

B. The freedom of moral choice and the freedom to obey only oneself.

C. Both A and B

D. None of the above

29. What is Rousseau's view on the relationship between individual freedom and the authority of the state?

A. Individuals should not summit their will to the state .

B. Rousseau believes that individuals should willingly submit to the authority of the state in order to achieve true freedom and protect the general will.

C. All of the above

D. None of the above

30. In Rousseau's state of nature, do individuals have natural rights like those proposed by Locke?

A. Yes, Rousseau believes that natural.

B. No, Rousseau believes that natural rights are artificial and do not exist in the state of nature.

C. None

D. Both A and B

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