U1T1 Part 1 Quiz

A community has experienced repeated violence and disorder. Citizens agree to give the government broader powers so it can restore peace. Which thinker would most strongly support this decision?

• Rousseau
• Locke
• Hobbes
• None of the three

Which situation best illustrates the idea of a social contract?

• A ruler takes power by force and ignores the people
• Citizens accept laws in exchange for protection and order
• Citizens refuse to recognize any government authority
• A community eliminates all laws

Which statement best reflects Locke’s view of government power?

• Government should have nearly unlimited power to prevent disorder.
• Government should be limited and should protect natural rights.
• Government should mainly represent rulers’ private interests.
• Citizens should never resist government.

A government is considered legitimate under social-contract theory when

• it has the largest military.
• it controls the most territory.
• its authority is based on an accepted agreement with the people.
• its leaders remain in power for a long time.

Which scenario would Hobbes most likely view as the greatest danger?

• Citizens having limited political participation
• Government placing limits on itself
• Widespread conflict with no strong authority
• Citizens demanding protection of property

Which action would Locke most likely consider justified?

• Citizens replacing a government that repeatedly violates natural rights
• Citizens obeying every government decision without question
• Government taking unlimited power during peaceful times
• Leaders ignoring consent as long as order is maintained

Which statement best describes Rousseau’s view?

• The wishes of the strongest ruler
• The private interests of government officials
• The idea of popular sovereignty

• The individual rights of property owners only

Which comparison between Hobbes and Locke is most accurate?

• Both believed citizens should never obey government.
• Hobbes emphasized order, while Locke emphasized protection of rights.
• Locke supported stronger government power than Hobbes.
• Hobbes believed natural rights were the main purpose of government.

A peaceful country allows citizens little role in public decisions, even though basic rights are protected. Which thinker would be most likely to argue that legitimate government should involve greater citizen participation?

• Hobbes
• Locke
• Rousseau
• All three equally

Which situation best reflects limited government?

• Leaders may use power without restrictions.
• Government power is restricted and must respect citizens’ rights.
• Citizens have no right to question government.
• Government may ignore consent whenever it chooses.