A. Above law
B. Bound by the existing laws
C. The chief creator of all laws
D. None of the above
Related Mcqs:
- Who said “So long as the General will is Sovereign, it does not matter what form of government it may be __________?
A. Hobbes
B. Rousseau
C. Hegel
D. T.H. Green - “Let the Sovereign but step outside the power derived from the Social Contract, and resistance becomes a natural right” Which one of the followings gives the right understanding to the above statement?
A. The individual is left with no other alternative but to obey the commands of the sovereign
B. Men are free from any superior power on earth, and they act as they think fit within the bounds of the law of nature
C. The Government exists for the good of the people, and can be removed if it violates the trust reposed in it
D. The State is composed of equal individuals, some having authority over others and all participate in the General will - In Hobbes contract sovereign was: ___________?
A. Party to the contract
B. Above the contract
C. Below the people
D. To be elected in a democratic manner - Sovereign of Hobbes in social contract in effect meant that: _________?
A. Sovereign came out of state of nature
B. Sovereign remained in the state of nature
C. Sovereign was not effected at all
D. Sovereign was subordinated to the people - According to Locke sovereign of the civil state in the beginning was: ________?
A. Elected
B. Nominated
C. Sent by God
D. A high priest - The main respobsibility according to Locke’s sovereign was: _________?
A. To protect the property of the people
B. To collect land revenue
C. To maintain good transport system
D. To encourage formation of associations - Main function of Locke’s sovereign was: __________?
A. To enact laws
B. To amend already existing laws
C. To interpret laws
D. To enforce laws - Locke’s sovereign: ____________?
A. Was above all laws
B. Was bound by the laws given by him
C. Was main source of original laws
D. None of these - According to Hobbes the sovereign was:__________?
A. A part to the contract
B. The result of the contract
C. Elected after the conclusion of the contract
D. Accountable to the people - Locke concedes to sovereign:
A. Only limited authority
B. Absolute authority
C. No authority at all
D. None of the above
