Second Treatise of Government Chapter 13: Of the Subordination of the Powers of the Common-wealth Quiz

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The monarchy, which rules by divine right

The federative power, which controls all aspects of governance

The executive power, which enforces laws without oversight

The legislative power, which the people entrust to govern

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The executive becomes the supreme legislator and can make laws without the legislative

The executive does not have full legislative power without the rest of the legislative

The executive has absolute power over all branches of government

The executive rules indefinitely without the need for public consent

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They lose any special power and return to being equal members of society

They retain their power on a local basis and can subjugate their neighbors

They become the executive power and rule over the common-wealth

They automatically inherit a position in government for life

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The executive is justified in doing so to maintain order

The legislative loses its power permanently

The executive places itself in a state of war with the common-wealth

The people must submit to the executive’s decision without question

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That government should prioritize the well-being of the people above all else.

That the government should always promote healthy ways of living

That laws should be made with public health in mind

That the legislative body should remain in a state of nature

Second Treatise of Government