Hobbes' Leviathan and the Social Contract

What does Hobbes' Leviathan argue?

• A government must rule its people

• Individuals should have personal liberties

• The sovereign is not necessary

• Authority is not important

What is the main idea of the Hobbes Social Contract?

• Individuals give up personal liberties for common security

• Individuals should have absolute power

• The sovereign is not important

• Authority is unnecessary

Who is the head of the commonwealth/body in the social contract?

• The sovereign

• The individuals

• The government

• The people

According to the social contract, why do people need the terror of authority?

• To behave

• To rebel

• To gain personal liberties

• To establish common security

Who holds the absolute power in Hobbes Social Contract?

• The sovereign

• The individuals

• The government

• The people