Quickfire Matching Exercise on “Second Treatise of Civil Government”
For the following exercise, think back on your reading of John Locke’s The Second
Treatise of Civil Government. Based on the opinions he shares in the Treatise, indicate
whether John Locke would agree or disagree with the following statements.
1. Religious diversity should not be tolerated.
A. Locke would agree.
B. Locke would disagree.
2. A person is born “blank,” or as a tabula rasa, with no knowledge or faults.
A. Locke would agree.
B. Locke would disagree.
3. Locke’s Treatise was written in opposition to the Glorious Revolution.
A. Locke would agree.
B. Locke would disagree.
4. There should be a clear separation between church and state.
A. Locke would agree.
B. Locke would disagree.
5. All individuals should have the right to own property.
A. Locke would agree.
B. Locke would disagree.
Answers: 1. B; 2. A; 3. B; 4. B; 5. B
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