Middle School

Which of the following statements best describes Thomas Hobbes' idea of the social contract?

A. When the citizens can revolt against a democracy and establish a monarchy with a king or queen as their ruler.

B. When a dictator removes all the privileges and basic freedoms from citizens to keep them from starting a revolution.

C. When the citizens give up some of their rights to the government and in exchange the government provides them with safety.

D. When an absolute monarch (king, queen) is the ruler but allows religious freedoms to his or her people.

Answer :

Answer: B is correct

Explanation: Hobbes views absolute monarchy (in the text word "dictator" is used) as absolutely indispensable to keep society in peace. Absolute monarch is a peacemaker because taking rights and liberties from the people he makes the society peaceful. All this is necessary because human nature is destructive and harmfull for peaceful coexistence of people (according to Hobbes).

Answer: so basically

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