DJC 100: Chapter 2 Sec. 2

What is the primary purpose of a social contract?

• To allow individuals to live in isolation

• To form a society through mutual agreement

• To ensure everyone has the same job

• To eliminate all forms of government

In the state of nature, what is the condition of individuals before the formation of organized society?

• They have no rights or freedoms

• They live under strict laws

• They exist in a hypothetical condition without structured society

• They are governed by a king

Which philosopher is known for advocating natural rights and limited government?

• John Locke

• Karl Marx

• Jean Paul Sartre

• Immanuel Kant

What does "perfect freedom" refer to in the context of natural rights?

• A state where individuals have no responsibilities

• A condition where individuals have equal rights

• A society with no laws

• A government with absolute power

What is the "law of nature" meant to guide in the state of nature?

• Economic transactions

• Moral principles and behavior

• Technological advancements

• Political campaigns

What is the role of natural law in society?

• To dictate fashion trends

• To govern universal rights and duties

• To control the weather

• To manage sports events

What does the "universal right to execute natural law" allow individuals to do?

• Create new laws

• Enforce natural law to maintain order

• Ignore societal rules

• Choose their leaders

How are decisions made in a society that follows majority rule?

• By the wealthiest individuals

• By the majority of the population

• By a single ruler

• By random selection

What is a social compact?

• A temporary agreement to travel

• A binding agreement to obey community laws

• A contract for business transactions

• A plan for urban development

What is the government's role in the preservation of property?

• To redistribute wealth equally

• To secure life, liberty, and estate

• To eliminate private ownership

• To control all resources