In this passage, Hobbes discusses the nature of the government that people create with their social contract. According to Hobbes, this government should

A be as small and limited as possible.

B protect people's happiness.

C be elected by the people.

D be completely powerful.

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15 July, 03:01

In this passage, Hobbes discusses the nature of the government that people create with their social contract. According to Hobbes, this government should

A be as small and limited as possible.

B protect people's happiness.

C be elected by the people.

D be completely powerful.

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Jacquelyn Buchanan · Answer 1

Thomas Hobbes believed that government should be completely powerful. More specifically, he believed that monarchy was the best form of government, since humans are naturally selfish.

Jaydon Murillo · Answer 2

D is the correct answer!

In this passage, Hobbes discusses the nature of the government that people create with their social contract. According to Hobbes, this government shouldA be as small and limited as possible.B protect people's happiness.C be elected by the people.D be completely powerful.

In this passage, Hobbes discusses the nature of the government that people create with their social contract. According to Hobbes, this government should

A be as small and limited as possible.

B protect people's happiness.

C be elected by the people.

D be completely powerful.