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Chapter 1: Of Civil-Government Quiz
Test your knowledge of Chapter 2: Of the State of Nature. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
How does Locke’s view of the state of nature differ from that of Thomas Hobbes?
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Locke believes humans in nature are peaceful, whereas Hobbes believes they are naturally savage
Locke thinks the state of nature leads to monarchy, while Hobbes thinks it leads to democracy
Locke and Hobbes both agree that humans in nature act violently
Locke rejects the idea of the state of nature entirely, unlike Hobbes
How does Locke use the law of nature to argue against absolute monarchies?
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The law of nature allows religious leaders to have full control over their congregants, but it doesn't allow monarchs to have this power
The law of nature supports the idea that only humble people are fit to lead, which means kings don't deserve power
The law of nature only applies to people in a state of nature, not in civil society
The law of nature states that no one has absolute power over their own life, so they cannot give that power to another
How does Locke’s idea of human equality challenge the concept of absolute monarchy?
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It argues that monarchs are the only truly equal members of society
It contradicts the divine right of kings by suggesting that everyone is born equally
It suggests that only priests have the right to rule based on their superiority
It supports the idea that vassals should have power over their own land
How does the “rule of reason” influence human behavior in Locke’s state of nature?
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It encourages people to act violently in response to any offense
It allows absolute monarchs to rule with unchecked power and without regard to religious institutions
It prevents people from harming one another and promotes adherence to the laws of nature
It enforces religious laws as the primary form of governance
What does Locke believe is the only effective way to address the violence of humankind?
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Civil government
Absolute monarchy
The threat of violent retaliation
None of the above
Locke suggests that everyone is in a state of nature until __________.
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The rule of law spites overzealous rulers
Nature itself becomes unwieldy
They give consent to enter a politic society
They decide to ignore their base desires
