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Theories of Anarchism and Libertarianism

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge of the theories of anarchism and libertarianism, two political philosophies that advocate for the abolition of the state.
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Which of the following is a key principle of anarchism?

  1. The state is necessary for the protection of individual rights.

  2. The state is a legitimate form of authority.

  3. The state is an illegitimate form of authority.

  4. The state is the best way to promote social justice.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Anarchists believe that the state is an illegitimate form of authority because it is based on coercion and violence.

Which of the following is a key principle of libertarianism?

  1. Individual liberty is the most important political value.

  2. The state is necessary to protect individual liberty.

  3. The state should be limited in its powers.

  4. The state should be abolished.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Libertarians believe that individual liberty is the most important political value and that the state should be limited in its powers in order to protect that liberty.

Which of the following is a type of anarchism that advocates for the use of violence to overthrow the state?

  1. Anarcho-capitalism

  2. Anarcho-communism

  3. Anarcho-syndicalism

  4. Insurrectionary anarchism

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Insurrectionary anarchism is a type of anarchism that advocates for the use of violence to overthrow the state.

Which of the following is a type of anarchism that advocates for the abolition of private property?

  1. Anarcho-capitalism

  2. Anarcho-communism

  3. Anarcho-syndicalism

  4. Mutualism

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Anarcho-communism is a type of anarchism that advocates for the abolition of private property and the establishment of a communist society.

Which of the following is a type of anarchism that advocates for the abolition of the state and the establishment of a society based on voluntary associations?

  1. Anarcho-capitalism

  2. Anarcho-communism

  3. Anarcho-syndicalism

  4. Mutualism

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mutualism is a type of anarchism that advocates for the abolition of the state and the establishment of a society based on voluntary associations.

Which of the following is a type of libertarianism that advocates for the abolition of the state and the establishment of a society based on private property?

  1. Anarcho-capitalism

  2. Minarchism

  3. Classical liberalism

  4. Libertarian socialism

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anarcho-capitalism is a type of libertarianism that advocates for the abolition of the state and the establishment of a society based on private property.

Which of the following is a type of libertarianism that advocates for the abolition of the state and the establishment of a society based on voluntary associations?

  1. Anarcho-capitalism

  2. Minarchism

  3. Classical liberalism

  4. Libertarian socialism

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Libertarian socialism is a type of libertarianism that advocates for the abolition of the state and the establishment of a society based on voluntary associations.

Which of the following is a type of libertarianism that advocates for the abolition of the state and the establishment of a society based on a free market?

  1. Anarcho-capitalism

  2. Minarchism

  3. Classical liberalism

  4. Libertarian socialism

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Classical liberalism is a type of libertarianism that advocates for the abolition of the state and the establishment of a society based on a free market.

Which of the following is a type of libertarianism that advocates for the abolition of the state and the establishment of a society based on a limited government?

  1. Anarcho-capitalism

  2. Minarchism

  3. Classical liberalism

  4. Libertarian socialism

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Minarchism is a type of libertarianism that advocates for the abolition of the state and the establishment of a society based on a limited government.

Which of the following is a key figure in the history of anarchism?

  1. Pierre-Joseph Proudhon

  2. Mikhail Bakunin

  3. Peter Kropotkin

  4. Emma Goldman

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pierre-Joseph Proudhon is considered to be one of the first anarchists.

Which of the following is a key figure in the history of libertarianism?

  1. John Locke

  2. Thomas Jefferson

  3. Ludwig von Mises

  4. Friedrich Hayek

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Locke is considered to be one of the first libertarians.

Which of the following is a key work in the history of anarchism?

  1. What Is Property?

  2. The Anarchist Cookbook

  3. Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution

  4. Anarchy and the Law

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

What Is Property? is considered to be one of the first anarchist works.

Which of the following is a key work in the history of libertarianism?

  1. Two Treatises of Government

  2. The Declaration of Independence

  3. Human Action

  4. The Road to Serfdom

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Two Treatises of Government is considered to be one of the first libertarian works.

Which of the following is a contemporary anarchist movement?

  1. Occupy Wall Street

  2. Black Lives Matter

  3. Antifa

  4. The Zapatista Army of National Liberation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Occupy Wall Street is a contemporary anarchist movement.

Which of the following is a contemporary libertarian movement?

  1. The Tea Party

  2. The Libertarian Party

  3. The Cato Institute

  4. The Reason Foundation

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Libertarian Party is a contemporary libertarian movement.

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