John Locke's Political Philosophy Quiz

What was one of the key influences of John Locke's political philosophy?

• The development of socialism

• The rise of monarchy

• The development of liberalism

• The decline of democracy

According to Locke, what is the state of nature?

• A state where people are governed by a king

• A state where people live under arbitrary laws

• A state where people have no rights

• A state where people are governed by natural laws

What is the primary reason people form societies, according to Locke?

• To eliminate natural laws

• To establish a monarchy

• To avoid the state of war

• To increase wealth

How does Locke define the right to property?

• As a right derived from labor

• As a communal right shared by all

• As a privilege given by the government

• As a divine right granted by kings

What is the determining factor of value in Locke's theory of property?

• Wealth

• Labor

• Government decree

• Inheritance

What does Locke emphasize as necessary for a civil society?

• A powerful military

• A single ruler

• A common established law

• A strong monarchy

According to Locke, what should happen if a government breaks the social compact?

• It should be supported

• It should be ignored

• It should be replaced

• It should be strengthened

What is the cornerstone of Locke's political theory?

• The right to private property

• The power of the military

• The rule of a single leader

• The divine right of kings

What is the moral obligation of the community if the government fails its purpose?

• To support the government

• To strengthen the government

• To revolt against or replace it

• To ignore the government

What does Locke believe is the role of government in relation to natural rights?

• To eliminate natural rights

• To protect natural rights

• To create new natural rights

• To ignore natural rights