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Chapter 23: Of the PUBLIQUE MINISTERS of Soveraign Power Quiz
Test your knowledge of Chapter 24. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What is the primary goal of distributing land within a common-wealth?
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To ensure that each subject has an equal amount of land, irrespective of their status or power
To provide all subjects with access to sea resources equally
To assign land in a manner that is fair and promotes the common good, as determined by the sovereign power
To prevent any subject from owning land, keeping all land under the direct control of the sovereign power
Why is it considered against the Law of Nature for the sovereign to act against the best interest of the common-wealth?
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Because the sovereign is only a figurehead without real power
Because the actions of the sovereign are seen as actions of the subjects themselves
Because the subjects have the right to govern the sovereign's actions
Because the common-wealth does not truly exist under such circumstances
Why does Hobbes consider the retention of land for public use by the common-wealth to be in vain?
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Because human nature tends to lead to the common-wealth's destruction through selfish actions
Because it effectively utilizes all land, leaving no space for personal ownership
Because public use land cannot be sold or exchanged, reducing the overall wealth of the common-wealth
Because the sovereign power is unable to manage public use land effectively
How does Hobbes compare money in a common-wealth to a component of the human body?
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Money is like the blood of the common-wealth, keeping it viable and alive
Money is like the brain of the common-wealth, making decisions and directing actions
Money is like the bones of the common-wealth, providing structure and stability
Money is like the heart of the common-wealth, pumping resources throughout
Which of the following does Hobbes refer to as the "children" or "procreation" of a common-wealth?
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The natural-born citizens of the common-wealth
The laws and regulations established by the sovereign
The colonies established by the common-wealth in foreign countries
The diplomatic alliances formed with other common-wealths
