Political Philosophy Quiz

What is the primary focus of political philosophy?

• The purpose and legitimacy of government

• The economic systems of countries

• The history of political parties

• The technological advancements in politics

Which of the following is NOT a focus of political philosophy?

• Technological advancements

• Legitimacy of government

• Rights and duties of individuals

• Justification of political power

Which of the following is a question asked by political philosophy?

• What makes a government legitimate?

• What is the GDP growth rate?

• How does technology evolve?

• What is the history of political systems?

What does Locke's view say about equality and freedom?

• They are granted by the government

• They are privileges for the wealthy

• They are freedoms from arbitrary power

• They are only for the educated

What global changes shaped Marx’s worldview?

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Enlightenment

• The Scientific Revolution

What was Marx's goal?

• To promote capitalism

• To understand and change the world through a scientific analysis of society's economic foundations

• To establish a monarchy

• To create a new religion

What does the bourgeoisie class represent?

• Capitalists

• Working class

• Serfs

• Slaves

Why is class conflict inevitable in capitalism?

• Because workers are paid more than the value they create

• Because the bourgeoisie extract surplus value from workers

• Because the system promotes equality

• Because workers control the means of production

What is one type of alienation identified by Marx?

• Alienation from wealth

• Alienation from the product

• Alienation from leisure

• Alienation from technology

What does alienation from others involve?

• Workers collaborating effectively

• Competitive labor pitting workers against each other

• Workers forming strong community bonds

• Workers having supportive relationships