Question

1. in context, what does the word “tyrannical” most likely mean in the passage?

a democratic
b oppressive and controlling
c weak and ineffective
d fair and just

1. according to the passage, under what circumstance did locke believe citizens could oppose the government?

a when taxes are too high
b when the government fails to protect natural rights
c when new leaders are elected
d when other nations threaten war

1. what does the passage suggest about lockes influence on modern democracy?

a his ideas were completely rejected
b his influence was limited to england
c his concepts shaped modern democratic systems
d his philosophy promoted authoritarian rule

1. which of the following would locke most likely support?

a government power derived from divine right
b unlimited government authority
c government accountability to citizens
d absolute power of the monarch

Explanation:

• Question 24: The word "tyrannical" typically means oppressive and controlling. It is the opposite of democratic, fair, and just, and is not related to being weak and ineffective.
• Question 25: John Locke believed that citizens have the right to oppose the government when it fails to protect their natural rights, which is a fundamental aspect of his social - contract theory.
• Question 26: Locke's ideas, such as natural rights, social contract, and limited government, have had a profound influence on modern democratic systems.
• Question 27: Locke supported the idea that the government should be accountable to citizens as part of the social - contract concept, where citizens give up some rights in exchange for protection and the government has certain responsibilities.

Answer:

1. B. Oppressive and controlling
2. B. When the government fails to protect natural rights
3. C. His concepts shaped modern democratic systems
4. C. Government accountability to citizens