Question

question 1 (book 2) which situation best reflects thomas hobbess view of government as described in leviathan? a. citizens vote regularly to limit government power b. a strong central authority enforces laws to prevent chaos c. people overthrow a government that violates natural rights d. power is divided among three branches to protect liberty

Explanation:

Thomas Hobbes in Leviathan argued that without a strong central authority, humans live in a chaotic "state of nature." He believed people surrender some freedoms to a powerful sovereign (central authority) to enforce order and prevent chaos. Option A reflects liberal limits on government, C reflects social contract theories like Locke's (right to revolt), and D reflects separation of powers (Montesquieu's idea), none of which align with Hobbes's core view.

Answer:

B. A strong central authority enforces laws to prevent chaos