Social Contract Theory Quiz

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What is the primary reason for the creation of a political power, according to Hobbes' philosophy?

To ensure the liberties and freedoms of citizens

To guarantee the survival and protection of individuals (correct)

To establish a system of checks and balances

To promote the separation of powers

What is the consequence of the separation of powers, according to Hobbes' philosophy?

The establishment of a system of checks and balances

The concentration of power in a single institution

The promotion of individual liberties and freedoms

The eventual outbreak of war and chaos (correct)

What is the nature of the political power established by Hobbes' 'Leviathan'?

Divided and federal

Absolute and monarchical (correct)

Constitutional and representative

Limited and democratic

What is the source of all laws, rights, and liberties in Hobbes' philosophy?

The will of the sovereign Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the sovereign in Hobbes' philosophy?

To guarantee the survival and protection of individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of the concentration of power in a single institution, according to Hobbes' philosophy?

The guarantee of order and peace Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the sovereign and the individuals in Hobbes' philosophy?

The individuals are accountable to the sovereign Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the philosophical position that all laws and rights are derived from the will of the sovereign?

Legal positivism Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between the notion of sovereignty in the English theorists and the one presented in the text?

The English theorists believed in the absolute power of the monarch, while the other view emphasizes the general will of all citizens. Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of men creating a political power through the social contract, according to the text?

They create a new political subject that represents all of them, while retaining their individual freedoms. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between citizens and the political power in a civil society, according to the text?

Citizens directly participate in the political power, making decisions through the common-self. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of legislation in the European context, according to the text?

The social contract and the will of the people. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of the political power in a civil society, according to the text?

It is a direct democracy, where citizens directly participate in the decision-making process. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the concept of the 'common-self' in the text?

It represents the collective will of the people, which is the source of legislative power. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between citizens and the law in a civil society, according to the text?

Citizens obey the law because they have directly participated in its creation and are therefore bound by their own decisions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main implication of the text's view of sovereignty and the social contract?

It leads to a system of direct democracy, where citizens directly participate in the decision-making process. Signup and view all the answers

Why must executive power be kept separate from legislative power?

Because it may be a far too great temptation to not abide by the laws created Signup and view all the answers

What is the supreme power of the state according to the passage?

Legislative power Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason people might remove those with legislative power?

If they do not abide by their power Signup and view all the answers

What justification does Locke give for removing a king who violates his mandate?

Violation of natural rights and liberties Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'right of resistance' according to Locke?

The right to appeal to heaven Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a person's natural rights are deprived under an exercise of another right?

They have the liberty to appeal to God Signup and view all the answers

What connects the legislative power to popular sovereignty?

It is established by contract by the will of the people Signup and view all the answers

Why was Locke not concerned about judicial power?

Due to the English tradition Signup and view all the answers