Locke's View of the Social Contract-An Implied Agreement Between the People

question 49

Multiple Choice

Locke's view of the social contract-an implied agreement between the people and their government-is that the __________.

• A) powers of the government should be limited.
• B) powers of the government should be absolute.
• C) people's power should be absolute.
• D) government should act without the consent of the governed.

Identify and correct inconsistent tense in sentences.

Identify and correct inconsistent person usage in sentences.

Identify and correct examples of faulty parallelism in sentences.

Choose appropriate word or phrase to complete a sentence based on context.

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Definitions:

Dangerousness to Self

This refers to a person's potential to cause harm to themselves, often considered in mental health assessments for risk of suicide or self-harm.

Unconstitutionality

The state of being in violation of a constitution, especially pertaining to laws, regulations, or government actions.

O'Connor v. Donaldson

A landmark legal case in which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a state cannot constitutionally confine a non-dangerous individual capable of surviving safely in freedom by themselves or with the help of willing and responsible family members or friends.

Involuntarily Hospitalized

The act of admitting an individual to a healthcare facility without their consent, typically because they are deemed a threat to themselves or others.