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Test your knowledge of Chapter 15: Of Paternal, Political, and Despotical Power, considered together. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
Why does Locke revisit the issue of power in government?
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Because he wants to argue in favor of absolute monarchies
Because he believes paternal power should always extend over a child’s life and property
Because he thinks misunderstandings have led to confusion about the distinct types of power
Because he claims that all forms of power are the same and should not be separated
What kind of agreement or contract does despotical power arise from, according to Locke?
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A tacit agreement with nature itself
A contract with a legislative power representing the people
An agreement with an executive authority representing the legislative power
Despotical power does not arise from any sort of agreement or contract
According to Locke, how do paternal, political, and despotical power differ?
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Paternal power is derived from nature, political power from voluntary consent, and despotical power from force
Paternal power is absolute, political power is weak, and despotical power is democratic
Political power and despotical power are the same, while paternal power is stronger
Despotical power is the most legitimate form of government, according to Locke
