Theories of Anarchism and Libertarianism

This quiz will test your knowledge of the theories of anarchism and libertarianism, two political philosophies that advocate for the abolition of the state.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a key principle of anarchism?

  1. The state is necessary for the protection of individual rights.
  2. The state is a legitimate form of authority.
  3. The state is an illegitimate form of authority.
  4. The state is the best way to promote social justice.
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a key principle of libertarianism?

  1. Individual liberty is the most important political value.
  2. The state is necessary to protect individual liberty.
  3. The state should be limited in its powers.
  4. The state should be abolished.
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a type of anarchism that advocates for the use of violence to overthrow the state?

  1. Anarcho-capitalism
  2. Anarcho-communism
  3. Anarcho-syndicalism
  4. Insurrectionary anarchism
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a type of anarchism that advocates for the abolition of private property?

  1. Anarcho-capitalism
  2. Anarcho-communism
  3. Anarcho-syndicalism
  4. Mutualism
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a type of anarchism that advocates for the abolition of the state and the establishment of a society based on voluntary associations?

  1. Anarcho-capitalism
  2. Anarcho-communism
  3. Anarcho-syndicalism
  4. Mutualism
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a type of libertarianism that advocates for the abolition of the state and the establishment of a society based on private property?

  1. Anarcho-capitalism
  2. Minarchism
  3. Classical liberalism
  4. Libertarian socialism
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a type of libertarianism that advocates for the abolition of the state and the establishment of a society based on voluntary associations?

  1. Anarcho-capitalism
  2. Minarchism
  3. Classical liberalism
  4. Libertarian socialism
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a type of libertarianism that advocates for the abolition of the state and the establishment of a society based on a free market?

  1. Anarcho-capitalism
  2. Minarchism
  3. Classical liberalism
  4. Libertarian socialism
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a type of libertarianism that advocates for the abolition of the state and the establishment of a society based on a limited government?

  1. Anarcho-capitalism
  2. Minarchism
  3. Classical liberalism
  4. Libertarian socialism
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a key figure in the history of anarchism?

  1. Pierre-Joseph Proudhon
  2. Mikhail Bakunin
  3. Peter Kropotkin
  4. Emma Goldman
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a key figure in the history of libertarianism?

  1. John Locke
  2. Thomas Jefferson
  3. Ludwig von Mises
  4. Friedrich Hayek
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a key work in the history of anarchism?

  1. What Is Property?
  2. The Anarchist Cookbook
  3. Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution
  4. Anarchy and the Law
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a key work in the history of libertarianism?

  1. Two Treatises of Government
  2. The Declaration of Independence
  3. Human Action
  4. The Road to Serfdom
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a contemporary anarchist movement?

  1. Occupy Wall Street
  2. Black Lives Matter
  3. Antifa
  4. The Zapatista Army of National Liberation
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a contemporary libertarian movement?

  1. The Tea Party
  2. The Libertarian Party
  3. The Cato Institute
  4. The Reason Foundation