Types of Government/John Locke Article

Read the summary below. Choose the answer that BEST fits into the blank to complete the summary.

The main purpose of government is to create laws to keep order in a country. _______________. Some governments are in charge of the economy and social programs that promote the welfare of the people. However, the role of government varies depending on time and place, and many still disagree about what the role of government should be.

• It is also there to protect its people from each other by resolving conflicts and to protect them from outsiders by creating partnerships with other countries.

• It is also there to decide which country has the power over all of the other countries, and which countries have the right to interfere in other governments.

• It is also there to force some of its people to pay for the health care and education of other people who cannot afford to get their own.

• It is also there to apply principles of capitalism to economic responsibilities by preventing inflation and ensuring prosperity for all people.

What is MOST likely the reason the author included the paragraph about Karl Marx?

• to highlight the different theories people have for why conflicts exist between people

• to highlight the idea that Karl Marx influenced other theories about sovereignty and economy

• to highlight why so many people are motivated by owning and not sharing personal property

• to highlight a philosopher's role in the creation of the first formal government in history

Which section of the article highlights the idea that there are wide differences in opinion about a government’s role in helping people?

• the introduction [paragraphs 1-2]

• “Protecting Citizens From One Another And Preventing Outside Attack”

• "Job Of Government Extends To The Economy And Public Service”

• "New Deal And Great Society Programs"

Which sentence from the article BEST shows how the role of government has grown beyond just protecting people?

• Some thinkers might suggest that people will always come to blows over who gets what property or privilege.

• In the 20th century, governments have formed alliances and fought world wars in the name of protection and order.

• An early principle of capitalism says that markets should be free from government control.

• But when economies spun out of control during the 1930s, and countries sank into great depressions, governments acted.

Which idea is BEST supported in the section "Rulers were God's agents"?

• Jonathan Boucher didn't believe that individual citizens should have rights.

• Jonathan Boucher believed that the Founding Fathers were evil.

• Jonathan Boucher thought that rulers should enforce the Bible's principles.

• Jonathan Boucher thought that King George III should punish the colonies.

Read the paragraph from the section "Religious beliefs are private."

Locke's view of the relation of church and state also changes the purpose of laws. "The business of the law," Locke wrote, "is not to provide for the truth of opinion, but for the safety and security of the commonwealth and of every particular man’s goods and person."

What can be inferred from this paragraph?

• John Locke believed that the opinions of most rulers were ill-founded and inaccurate.

• John Locke believed that the personal opinions of those in power should not influence law.

• John Locke felt that people were untrustworthy and needed to be monitored by the government.

• John Locke felt that laws should reflect what the government thinks is in the best interest of its people.

Which of the following answer choices BEST describes Jonathan Boucher's reaction to John Locke's beliefs?

• Defensive

• casually dismissive

• unfairly nasty

• nervously defensive

Which of the following statements BEST represents John Locke's approach toward government?

• The government's main responsibility is to ensure that each of its citizens is happy.

• The government's primary job is to make sure the church remains separate from the state.

• The government's main role is to maintain the peace by upholding a system of laws.

• The government's primary purpose is to protect the rights and freedoms of its citizens.

What is a Social Contract?

• A contract that people inherent and enter in to at birth, people agree to make the community better and improve society.

• A contract that people inherent and enter in to at birth, people are give free reign and practice the belief of survival of the fittest .

• A contract that people enter in at birth, the contract is an agreement for jobs and opportunity and better pay.

What message was Jean-Jacques Rousseau trying to convey,and who was his target audience?

• Jean -Jacques believe people are born with certain freedoms,however are restricted by government rules and regulations.

• Jean -Jacques believe people are born with certain restricted, and must revolt against the government in power to break free.

• Jean -Jacques believe people are born with certain freedoms, and the government in power must restrict the people in order to preserve the nation.