King James' Speech and Monarchy Vocabulary Quiz

According to King James’ speech, what is the supreme form of government on earth?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Oligarchy

In the Scriptures, why are kings called gods?

• Because they are immortal

• Because they sit upon God’s throne and act as God’s lieutenants on earth

• Because they are elected by the people

• Because they are philosophers

Which Latin phrase from the vocabulary means “power over life and death”?

• Parens patriae

• Ad aedificationem, non ad destructionem

• Potestatem vitae et necis

• Accomptable

What does King James suggest about a father’s power over his children?

• A father has no power over his children

• A father may dispose of his inheritance to his children at his pleasure

• A father must always treat his children equally

• A father must follow the law strictly in all matters

What does “ad aedificationem, non ad destructionem” mean?

• For building up and not by tearing down

• For ruling and not for serving

• For punishing and not for forgiving

• For creating and not for destroying

Why does King James argue that kings should not use their power for destruction?

• Because destruction is always easier than creation

• Because the wisdom of God is to exercise power for maintenance, not destruction

• Because kings are not allowed to punish anyone

• Because destruction is more popular among the people

According to Locke, what is necessary for a government to be considered civil?

• It must be a monarchy

• It must be based on voluntary agreement and consent

• It must be led by a military leader

• It must have a single ruler

How does Locke describe the way people give up their natural liberty?

• By being forced by a king

• By agreeing with others to form a community and civil society

• By losing a war

• By being born into it

What does Locke say about property and government?

• Property should be owned by the king

• People must be allowed their due property, and no one can take it without their consent

• Property is not important in society

• Only the government can own property

Why does Locke argue that men under any government are not in the state of freemen if they do not have consent?

• Because they are rich

• Because they are direct slaves under the force of war

• Because they are educated

• Because they are happy