Central Texas College

GOVT 2304

Quiz 3

Question1)This type of theory most closely linked with Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau typically provides an observation on human nature, an observation on problems that arise because of a lack of government, and recommends a best form of government.

 

a Social contract

.  theory

 

b Empirical theory

.

c Normative

.  theory

 

d Existentialist

.  theory

 

e Socialist theory

.

 

Question 2

John Locke believed in the concept of tabula rasa. What does tabula rasa mean?

a People are born with a belief in God.

.

b People are born with a blank slate and can only know what they learn

.  from their experiences.

 

c People are born with a desire to exploit others.

.

d People are born to pursue pleasure and avoid pain.

.

e None of the above

.

 

 

Question 3

This political theorist argued that political power should be viewed as a means to prevent chaos and warfare.

 

a John Locke

.

b Jean-Jacques

.  Rousseau

 

c Thomas Hobbes

.

 

d Niccolo

.   Machiavelli

 

e Peter Abelard

.

 

 

Question 4

One of Machiavelli’s motivations for writing The Prince was to offer needed advice on power and leadership in order to bring about Italian unification of the five Italian city-states. Which was NOT one of the five Italian city-states?

a Venice

.

b Milan

.

c Naples

.

d Alexandr

. ia

 

e Florence

.

 

Question 5

This theoretical movement began in earnest in the mid-nineteenth century and called for social, political, economic, and familial equality between men and women.

 

a Marxism

.

b Traditional

.  conservatism

 

c Classical liberalism

.

d Feminism

.

e Capitalism

.

 

Question 6

Why did Machiavelli advise that leaders should create a state religion?

 

a Because leaders who believe in God make better

.  decisions

 

b Because leaders who do not believe in God lack

. morality

 

c Because it is important for leaders to be spiritual

.

d Because religious authority can help fortify the

.  power of the prince

 

e Because leaders who belong to a state religion are

.  more ethical

 

Question 7

Jean-Jacques Rousseau advocated for what type of government?

 

a Representative

.  democracy

 

b Monarchy

.

c Aristocracy

.

d Direct democracy

.

e None of the above

.

 

Question 8

According to Machiavelli, why should a prince seek to be feared, but not hated?

 

a Because princes who are hated are rarely remembered by history.

.

b Because hatred puts people in an emotional state and it makes it harder for the prince to

.  control them as they are no longer motivated by self-interest.

 

c Because when people hate the prince, it will cause low morale in society.

.

d Because when the population hates the prince, he will have a damaged self esteem.

.

e Because princes who are hated try to overcompensate by being too generous with

.  government resources.

 

 

 

Question 9

Which of the following political theorists is NOT considered a social contract theorist?

 

a Hobbes

.

b Locke

.

c Machiavelli

.

d Rousseau

.

e All of the above are social contract

.  theorists