The Role of Punishments in Society. Chapters 1-3

What is the primary reason men united themselves in society according to the text?

• To increase their wealth

• To enjoy peace and security

• To gain more power

• To explore new territories

What did men sacrifice to enjoy peace and security?

• Their wealth

• Their power

• A part of their liberty

• Their independence

What constitutes the sovereignty of a nation according to the text?

• The wealth of the nation

• The power of the sovereign

• The sum of all portions of liberty of each individual

• The military strength of the nation

In whose hands is the sovereignty of a nation deposited?

• The military

• The people

• The sovereign

• The judiciary

Why was it necessary to defend the deposit of sovereignty?

• To prevent foreign invasion

• To prevent the despotism of each individual

• To increase the nation's wealth

• To maintain the nation's traditions

What would happen if each individual tried to take away from the mass?

• Society would become wealthier

• Society would plunge into chaos

• Society would become more powerful

• Society would become more organised

What were necessary to prevent the despotism of each individual?

• Laws

• Motives that strike the senses

• Military force

• Economic incentives

What are the conditions under which men united themselves in society?

• Laws

• Military agreements

• Economic treaties

• Religious beliefs

What is the lawful administrator of the sovereignty of a nation?

• The judiciary

• The military

• The sovereign

• The people

What is the purpose of the punishments established against infractors?

• To increase the wealth of the nation

• To prevent the despotism of each individual

• To maintain the traditions of the society

• To explore new territories