Thomas Hobbes would MOST approve which of the following features of modern U. S. government:

a. The use of Congressional investigations to compel the release of Presidential tax returns.

b. The growing power of the president / executive branch over immigration and foreign policy.

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c. The use of "judicial review" on the part of the Supreme Court to overturn some state laws

d. The Constitutional creation of checks and balances among the branches of government

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Matteo Baxter

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8 February, 11:58

Thomas Hobbes would MOST approve which of the following features of modern U. S. government:

a. The use of Congressional investigations to compel the release of Presidential tax returns.

b. The growing power of the president / executive branch over immigration and foreign policy.

.

c. The use of "judicial review" on the part of the Supreme Court to overturn some state laws

d. The Constitutional creation of checks and balances among the branches of government

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Janelle Todd · Answer 1

Answer: B is correct.

Explanation: Hobbes argued in favour of strong executive power (in his concept there is no division of powers, i. e. he speaks of "absolute power" or, in other words, sovereign's power cannot be divided). For him king (executive power/president) prevents from discords, conflicts, divisions. Foreign immigration signifies a foreign element in society (for Hobbes) and can constitute threat for unity and coherence of the society ... the king should be aware of that.