The two important factors, which according to Rousseau compelled the people to leave the state of nature and create the state were:

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1. Rousseau believed that man in the “state of nature” was naturally good. Still he admitted that a true state of nature probably existed except as an ideal, a standard for comparison. His mothod for dealing with this discrepancy between reality and theory was to:

   A. “Lay the facts aside, as they do not affect the question.” B. He blamed a maid and remained silent when she was punished C. He immediately confessed D. He ran awa but not before returning the stolen items...

2. According to Rousseau the two instincts, which governed the action of man in the state of nature, were:

   A. Fear and religion B. Self-interest and fear C. Self-preservation and sympathy towards others D. Protection of life and property...

3. The state of nature, according to Rousseau, was: ___________?

   A. A period of peace and happiness B. A period of constant warfare C. A period of great uncertainty D. A period of selfishness...

4. The important rights enjoyed by the people in the state of nature, says Locke were:

   A. Right to life, liberty and property B. Right to religion, worship and conscience C. Right to participate in affair of government D. People enjoyed no rights all all...

5. Rousseau’s individual in the state of nature was: __________?

   A. Noble savage B. Nasty and brutish C. Peace loving and law abiding D. Quarrelsome...

6. According to Locke people left the state of nature for the sake of:__________?

   A. An effective government B. Preservation of their natural rights C. Creating a state D. Creating an independent judiciary...

7. According to Hobbes in the state of nature people: ___________?

   A. Lived harmoniously B. Quarrelled with each other C. Had regard for judicial system D. Respected each other’s rights...

8. According to Hobbes people in the state of nature enjoyed: _____________?

   A. Only the right to life, liberty and property B. No rights C. Only economic rights D. Unspecified natural rights...

9. According to Locke people in the state of nature:

   A. Had-certain duties but no rights B. Had certain rights only C. Had both rights and duties D. Had neither rights nor duties...

10. According to Locke the people in the state of nature:

    A. Were governed by the laws enacted by the Sovereign B. Were governed by laws enacted by the people C. Were governed by the laws of nature D. Had no laws at all...