Question 1

According to Locke, the chief end of men's uniting into a commonwealth is

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A)   domination over other commonwealths.
B)   the preservation of the state of nature.
C)   the preservation of their property.
D)   the preservation of their absolute power.

Question 2

Rawls insists that social and economic inequalities in a well-ordered society will never arise.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to Rawls, the term "justice as fairness" conveys the idea that the principles of justice are agreed to in an initial position that is

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A)   rational.
B)   fair.
C)   constitutional.
D)   artificial.

Question 4

Behind the veil of ignorance, one does not know

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A)   one's situation in society.
B)   basic principles of human psychology.
C)   whether people are self-interested.
D)   basic principles of economics.

Question 5

The political doctrine that puts primary emphasis on the liberty and rights of individuals against encroachments by the state is known as

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A)   communism.
B)   communitarianism.
C)   liberalism.
D)   anarchism.

Question 6

Does Mills's utilitarianism conflict with the common moral principle that people have inalienable rights? Explain. Suppose the theory does conflict in this way. What should be done about this- should we reject the theory, modify it, or combine it with some other theory?

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Mills's utilitarianism does conflict wit...

Question 7

Rawls thinks that institutions in society can be justified on the grounds that the hardships of some people would be offset by the greater good of society as a whole.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to Hobbes, whenever and wherever men live without a common power to keep them all in awe, there is

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A)   negotiation.
B)   war.
C)   democracy.
D)   freedom.

Question 9

An aristocracy is a society

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A)   that follows Aristotle's political theory.
B)   that is ruled by the best citizens.
C)   that is ruled by divinely appointed figures.
D)   that protects the rights of its citizens.

Question 10

Critique Rawls's theory of welfare liberalism.

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John Rawls's theory of welfare liberalis...

Question 11

Locke is an optimist about human nature; he thinks people are basically generous and good.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Marx proposes a form of liberalism, what has been called "welfare liberalism."

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Feminist philosophers contend that women have been left out of traditional theories of

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A)   epistemology.
B)   metaphysics.
C)   harm.
D)   justice.

Question 14

In The Republic, Plato argues that the only kind of society that can ensure people get their due is a

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A)   plutocracy.
B)   democracy.
C)   theocracy.
D)   meritocracy.

Question 15

_______ says once you cede power to the Leviathan, he is free to treat you as he will.

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A)   Locke
B)   Rawls
C)   Hobbes
D)   Marx

Question 16

According to Rawls, behind the veil of ignorance, the principles of justice are

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A)   the result of coercion.
B)   the result of a fair agreement or bargain.
C)   chosen arbitrarily.
D)   impractical.

Question 17

_______ argues that humans have inherent, God-given rights whether or not a government is around to guarantee them.

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A)   Marx
B)   Hobbes
C)   Locke
D)   Berkeley

Question 18

Political philosophy is a descriptive discipline dedicated to uncovering the empirical facts of political systems past or present.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Hobbes says that there is no such thing as justice until the Leviathan is established. Explain why you agree or disagree with this view.

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Question 20

According to Locke, the legislative power is limited by

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A)   different rules for rich and poor.
B)   the impartial rule of established laws.
C)   laws established for the good of the state.
D)   a monarch.

Exam 8: The Just Society

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