Question

question 6 (1 point)
what does the word entity mean in this sentence: \alternatively, thomas hobbes developed in leviathan (1651) a theory of absolutism based on irreversible compact, whereby the people give over all their power and right to a sovereign, whether a king or some other ruling entity, who incorporates and acts for them all\?

○ a an organization that has an identity separate from its members

○ b essential nature

○ c a commodity or asset

○ d a being or existence

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "entity" in the sentence, we analyze the context. The sentence talks about a sovereign (like a king or other ruling entity) that the people give power to, and this entity acts for them. Option a describes an organization with a separate identity, which fits the idea of a ruling body (like a king or a group) that acts as a distinct entity from the people. Option b ("essential nature") doesn't fit as the context is about a ruling body, not a nature. Option c ("a commodity or asset") is irrelevant here. Option d ("a being or existence") is too vague; the context implies a structured ruling body, not just a general being. So the correct meaning is captured by option a.

Answer:

a. an organization that has an identity separate from its members