| 1. State the distinction between the Hobbesian state of nature and that of John Locke. |
| 2. According to Locke which 2 situations demonstrate the Lockean State of Nature in contemporary times? |
| 3. State the 3 areas in which the Lockean state of nature is deemed to be deficient? |
| 4. Why do men in the state of nature enter into a contract? |
| 5. What is the purpose of the social contract? |
| 6. Why does John Locke justify war? |
| 7. Why is it difficult to establish a world government? |
| 8. Explain why Locke confines his analysis of the state of nature, natural law, society and government to the problems that arise within a group of men rather than to mankind as a whole |
| 9. Name and explain 3 parties to a trust? |
| 10. Identify those with rights in the following context a. Under the theory of divine rights b. Under the theory of contract c. In Locke’s conception of government |
| 11. Give 3 men reasons to explain Locke’s distrust of executive power and his confidence in the legislature |
| 12. Why does Locke see society as more important and enduring than a government? |
| 13. Why is it argued that the 14th amendment of the US constitution embodies the Lockean idea of property? |
| 14. How do events in our contemporary world system debunk the notion that democracy contains within itself the seeds of anarchy and rebellion? |
| 15. To what extent is the US constitution Lockean in character? |
| 16. Briefly state Locke’s labour theory of property. |
| 17. To what extent was Locke’s labour theory of property useful to socialist? |
| 18. Which major 4 limitations on legislative power were identified by John Locke? |
| 19. Explain why Locke is of the view that absolute monarchy is worse than the state of nature. |
| 20. According to Locke which factors may lead to the destruction of government from within? |
| 21. State 3 main constraints to executive power inherent in the law of nature. |
| 22. What does Locke perceive as proper remedy for the inconvenience of the State of nature? |
| 23. What is the state of war in the Lockean state of nature? |
| 24. How can a state of war be avoided? |
| 25. State any 2 of the privileges of living in a state of nature |
| 26. State any 4 disadvantages of living in a state of nature |
| 27. Give any 2 reasons why men in a state of nature are driven into society. |
| 28. Under what situation according to Locke will mankind’s condition be worse than in a state of nature |
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