Question 1

In laissez-faire capitalism, capitalists trying to make a profit and at the same time intend to make consumers happy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In Marx's account, the ruling class maintains its position by:

Accepted Answer

A)  passing the means of production on to their offspring. 
B)  controlling the courts which produce the laws of the land. 
C)  controlling the religious institutions. 
D)  Both A and B 
E)  All of the above 
A)  passing the means of production on to their offspring. 
B)  controlling the courts which produce the laws of the land. 
C)  controlling the religious institutions. 
D)  Both A and B 
E)  All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following would Marx not consider part of the material base of society?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron ore 
B)  Electric power 
C)  Religious institutions 
D)  Social relationships of production 
E)  Both C and D 
A)  Iron ore 
B)  Electric power 
C)  Religious institutions 
D)  Social relationships of production 
E)  Both C and D

Question 4

Rousseau holds that a proper state must institute a system of elected representatives to make laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The legitimacy of all states is denied by:

Accepted Answer

A)  hedonists. 
B)  skeptics. 
C)  anarchists. 
D)  nihilists. 
E)  Marxists. 
A)  hedonists. 
B)  skeptics. 
C)  anarchists. 
D)  nihilists. 
E)  Marxists.

Question 6

According to Rousseau, a social contract requires each citizen to surrender all of his rights to society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Men and women only obey the laws insofar as the threat of punishment requires them to.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to Rousseau, the people of states who elect representatives:

Accepted Answer

A)  are free as long as their representatives vote honestly. 
B)  are free only when they are electing their representatives. 
C)  are free only as long as they are permitted to lobby their representatives. 
D)  are free as long as they limit the terms of their representatives. 
E)  have surrendered their freedom entirely. 
A)  are free as long as their representatives vote honestly. 
B)  are free only when they are electing their representatives. 
C)  are free only as long as they are permitted to lobby their representatives. 
D)  are free as long as they limit the terms of their representatives. 
E)  have surrendered their freedom entirely.

Question 9

According to Mill, the question of which of two quantitatively equal pleasures is the better can be decided by any rational adult.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Marx thought capitalism was an excellent system of production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Rousseau held that a citizen who refuses to obey the general will must be compelled to do so.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

By saying that social contract theory is a doctrine of popular sovereignty, we mean that the:

Accepted Answer

A)  social contract remains in force only so long as a majority of citizens approve of it. 
B)  leader of the state must be popularly elected. 
C)  leader of the state must be unanimously elected. 
D)  the sovereign consists of the people as a whole. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  social contract remains in force only so long as a majority of citizens approve of it. 
B)  leader of the state must be popularly elected. 
C)  leader of the state must be unanimously elected. 
D)  the sovereign consists of the people as a whole. 
E)  None of the above

Question 13

By "custom," Mill meant irrational preferences and habits that prevent us from maximizing profit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

How many Americans have no healthcare?

Accepted Answer

A)  50 thousand 
B)  1 million 
C)  22 million 
D)  35 million 
E)  47 million 
A)  50 thousand 
B)  1 million 
C)  22 million 
D)  35 million 
E)  47 million

Question 15

The key philosophical question addressed by Rousseau was:

Accepted Answer

A)  Can there ever be such a thing as a state with legitimate authority? 
B)  Is there a way in which I can submit to the commands of a legitimate state without giving up my freedom and autonomy? 
C)  Has a state ever come into existence by means of an explicit social contract? 
D)  What is the role of race in the social contract? 
E)  Can one be party to a social contract without explicitly consenting to it? 
A)  Can there ever be such a thing as a state with legitimate authority? 
B)  Is there a way in which I can submit to the commands of a legitimate state without giving up my freedom and autonomy? 
C)  Has a state ever come into existence by means of an explicit social contract? 
D)  What is the role of race in the social contract? 
E)  Can one be party to a social contract without explicitly consenting to it?

Question 16

A state may exist with the purpose of:

Accepted Answer

A)  lining the pockets of the ruling class. 
B)  carrying out the tenets of a religion. 
C)  ensuring justice and tranquility. 
D)  Either B or C 
E)  Any of the above 
A)  lining the pockets of the ruling class. 
B)  carrying out the tenets of a religion. 
C)  ensuring justice and tranquility. 
D)  Either B or C 
E)  Any of the above

Question 17

Marx held that the inevitable workers' revolution against capitalism would be non-violent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A hallmark of socialism is production for the satisfaction of human need, rather than for profit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to Locke, merely traveling on a state's roads is enough to make one party to its social contract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to Latham and the pluralist theory of state, we ought to be studying relations among social groups rather than relations among individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In laissez-faire capitalism, capitalists trying to make a profit and at the same time intend to make consumers happy.

In Marx's account, the ruling class maintains its position by:

Which of the following would Marx not consider part of the material base of society?

Rousseau holds that a proper state must institute a system of elected representatives to make laws.

The legitimacy of all states is denied by:

According to Rousseau, a social contract requires each citizen to surrender all of his rights to society.

Men and women only obey the laws insofar as the threat of punishment requires them to.

According to Rousseau, the people of states who elect representatives:

According to Mill, the question of which of two quantitatively equal pleasures is the better can be decided by any rational adult.

Marx thought capitalism was an excellent system of production.

Rousseau held that a citizen who refuses to obey the general will must be compelled to do so.

By saying that social contract theory is a doctrine of popular sovereignty, we mean that the:

By "custom," Mill meant irrational preferences and habits that prevent us from maximizing profit.

How many Americans have no healthcare?

The key philosophical question addressed by Rousseau was:

A state may exist with the purpose of:

Marx held that the inevitable workers' revolution against capitalism would be non-violent.

A hallmark of socialism is production for the satisfaction of human need, rather than for profit.

According to Locke, merely traveling on a state's roads is enough to make one party to its social contract.

According to Latham and the pluralist theory of state, we ought to be studying relations among social groups rather than relations among individuals.

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Exam 6: Social and Political Philosophy

In laissez-faire capitalism, capitalists trying to make a profit and at the same time intend to make consumers happy.

In Marx's account, the ruling class maintains its position by:

Which of the following would Marx not consider part of the material base of society?

Rousseau holds that a proper state must institute a system of elected representatives to make laws.

The legitimacy of all states is denied by:

According to Rousseau, a social contract requires each citizen to surrender all of his rights to society.

Men and women only obey the laws insofar as the threat of punishment requires them to.

According to Rousseau, the people of states who elect representatives:

According to Mill, the question of which of two quantitatively equal pleasures is the better can be decided by any rational adult.

Marx thought capitalism was an excellent system of production.

Rousseau held that a citizen who refuses to obey the general will must be compelled to do so.

By saying that social contract theory is a doctrine of popular sovereignty, we mean that the:

By "custom," Mill meant irrational preferences and habits that prevent us from maximizing profit.

How many Americans have no healthcare?

The key philosophical question addressed by Rousseau was:

A state may exist with the purpose of:

Marx held that the inevitable workers' revolution against capitalism would be non-violent.

A hallmark of socialism is production for the satisfaction of human need, rather than for profit.

According to Locke, merely traveling on a state's roads is enough to make one party to its social contract.

According to Latham and the pluralist theory of state, we ought to be studying relations among social groups rather than relations among individuals.

What Is Philosophy

Theory of Knowledge

Metaphysics and Philosophy of Mind

Philosophy of Science

Ethical Theory

Philosophy of Art

Philosophy of Religion

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