Selections From The Speeches And Writings Of Edmund Burke

1. What is Edmund Burke often referred to as?

A) The father of socialism
B) The father of conservatism
C) The father of communism
D) The father of liberalism

2. In which year was Burke's 'Reflections on the Revolution in France' published?

A) 1790
B) 1789
C) 1792
D) 1795

3. What major political event did Burke criticize in his famous work?

A) The French Revolution
B) The Russian Revolution
C) The Industrial Revolution
D) The American Revolution

4. In Burke's view, what role does government play in society?

A) To maintain order and protect the rights of individuals
B) To foster division among classes
C) To promote equality above all
D) To control every aspect of life

5. Which of the following themes is prevalent in Burke's writings?

A) The necessity of revolutionary upheaval
B) The pursuit of absolute freedom
C) The promotion of anarchy
D) The importance of gradual reform over radical change

6. Burke believed that society is a partnership among:

A) Only those who are wealthy
B) Those who are living, those who are dead, and those yet to be born
C) Only the current living generation
D) Only political leaders

7. What does Burke say about virtue in politics?

A) Virtue is meaningless in politics
B) Virtue is essential for good governance
C) Virtue should be secondary to power
D) Virtue complicates political decisions

8. In which British political assembly did Burke serve?

A) The House of Commons
B) The Cabinet
C) The House of Lords
D) The Privy Council

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