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Political Obligation

Description: This quiz covers the concept of political obligation, which explores the question of why individuals should obey the laws and authority of the state.
Number of Questions: 14
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Which philosopher is most closely associated with the idea of the social contract?

  1. John Locke

  2. Thomas Hobbes

  3. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

  4. Immanuel Kant

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Locke argued that individuals enter into a social contract with the government in order to protect their natural rights, such as life, liberty, and property.

According to Thomas Hobbes, what is the primary purpose of the state?

  1. To protect individual rights

  2. To promote economic prosperity

  3. To maintain social order

  4. To advance scientific knowledge

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hobbes believed that the state is necessary to prevent a state of nature, in which individuals are constantly in conflict with each other.

What is the main argument of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's theory of political obligation?

  1. Individuals are obligated to obey the state because they have consented to its authority.

  2. Individuals are obligated to obey the state because it is in their best interest.

  3. Individuals are obligated to obey the state because it is the only way to achieve social justice.

  4. Individuals are obligated to obey the state because it is the will of God.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rousseau argued that individuals are obligated to obey the state because they have consented to its authority through the social contract.

Which of the following is not a type of political obligation identified by W.E.B. Du Bois?

  1. Voluntary obligation

  2. Legal obligation

  3. Moral obligation

  4. Economic obligation

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Du Bois identified voluntary obligation, legal obligation, and moral obligation as the three types of political obligation.

What is the primary focus of Hannah Arendt's theory of political obligation?

  1. The relationship between the individual and the state

  2. The nature of political authority

  3. The role of civil disobedience in a democracy

  4. The importance of political participation

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Arendt's theory of political obligation focuses on the nature of political authority and how it is justified.

According to John Rawls, what is the basis of political obligation?

  1. The social contract

  2. The consent of the governed

  3. The principle of justice

  4. The rule of law

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rawls argued that individuals are obligated to obey the state because it is the only institution that can ensure justice for all.

What is the main argument of Robert Nozick's theory of political obligation?

  1. Individuals are obligated to obey the state because they have consented to its authority.

  2. Individuals are obligated to obey the state because it is in their best interest.

  3. Individuals are obligated to obey the state because it is the only way to achieve social justice.

  4. Individuals are not obligated to obey the state because it is not legitimate.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nozick argued that individuals are not obligated to obey the state because it is not legitimate, as it does not respect individual rights.

Which philosopher argued that individuals are obligated to obey the state even if they disagree with its laws?

  1. John Locke

  2. Thomas Hobbes

  3. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

  4. Immanuel Kant

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kant argued that individuals are obligated to obey the state even if they disagree with its laws because it is their duty to respect the law.

What is the main argument of Judith Shklar's theory of political obligation?

  1. Individuals are obligated to obey the state because they have consented to its authority.

  2. Individuals are obligated to obey the state because it is in their best interest.

  3. Individuals are obligated to obey the state because it is the only way to achieve social justice.

  4. Individuals are obligated to obey the state because it is the lesser of two evils.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shklar argued that individuals are obligated to obey the state because it is the lesser of two evils, as the alternative is anarchy.

Which philosopher argued that individuals are obligated to obey the state only if it is just?

  1. John Locke

  2. Thomas Hobbes

  3. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

  4. Immanuel Kant

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Locke argued that individuals are obligated to obey the state only if it is just, as they have a right to resist an unjust government.

What is the main argument of Michael Walzer's theory of political obligation?

  1. Individuals are obligated to obey the state because they have consented to its authority.

  2. Individuals are obligated to obey the state because it is in their best interest.

  3. Individuals are obligated to obey the state because it is the only way to achieve social justice.

  4. Individuals are obligated to obey the state because it is legitimate.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Walzer argued that individuals are obligated to obey the state because it is legitimate, as it is based on the consent of the governed.

Which philosopher argued that individuals are obligated to obey the state even if it is unjust?

  1. John Locke

  2. Thomas Hobbes

  3. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

  4. Immanuel Kant

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hobbes argued that individuals are obligated to obey the state even if it is unjust, as the alternative is a state of nature, which is worse.

What is the main argument of Charles Beitz's theory of political obligation?

  1. Individuals are obligated to obey the state because they have consented to its authority.

  2. Individuals are obligated to obey the state because it is in their best interest.

  3. Individuals are obligated to obey the state because it is the only way to achieve social justice.

  4. Individuals are obligated to obey the state because it is legitimate.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Beitz argued that individuals are obligated to obey the state because it is legitimate, as it is based on the consent of the governed and it respects individual rights.

Which philosopher argued that individuals are obligated to obey the state only if it is democratic?

  1. John Locke

  2. Thomas Hobbes

  3. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

  4. Immanuel Kant

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rousseau argued that individuals are obligated to obey the state only if it is democratic, as it is the only form of government that is based on the consent of the governed.

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