Quiz & Worksheet - Two Treatises of Government by Locke

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Which of the following best describes the concept of the 'state of nature?'

The condition in which a king has unquestioned power over his subjects The original state of human beings, in which freedom and equality are absolute

The condition in which human beings sacrifice their freedom for the protection of the state The agreement formed between a government and its subjects to protect each other from external threat

Worksheet

Print Two Treatises Of Government by Locke: Summary & Explanation Worksheet

1. In John Locke's Second Treatise, he claims that 'government exists by the consent of the governed,' meaning that any government only exists as long as the people believe it is representing their rights. What is the term for this theory?

Natural rights
Absolute monarchy
Sovereignty
Social contract

2. Which of the following was NOT one of John Locke's 'natural rights?'

Life
Property
Pursuit of happiness
Liberty

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

John Locke's theories and ideas played an important role in creating new governments, such as the American government. This quiz and worksheet will assess your knowledge of these theories.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

Use these assessment tools to assess your knowledge of:

The state of nature
Locke's natural rights
Locke's philosophy of government
When and how the Two Treatises of Government was published

Skills Practiced

This worksheet and quiz let you practice the following skills:

Reading comprehension - show that you can draw the most important information about John Locke's theories from the lesson
Critical thinking - apply what you have learned about the Two Treatises of Government to examine power and government in a different light
Knowledge application - use your knowledge of the Two Treatises of Government to answer questions about Locke's ideas

Additional Learning

To learn more about John Locke's theories and beliefs, review the lesson on Two Treatises Of Government by Locke: Summary & Explanation. This lesson has the following objectives:

Explore who John Locke was
Examine in detail the Two Treatises of Government
Discuss Locke's ideas on power, governance, and reason
Understand Locke's thoughts on the monarchy
Analyze what Locke believed about absolute freedom

Two Treatises Of Government by Locke: Summary & Explanation