Question

what was the primary difference between hobbes and lockes ideas on government? hobbes believed in direct democracy, while locke favored an absolute monarchy. hobbes emphasized the governments power and control, while locke focused on natural rights.

Explanation:

Hobbes believed in a strong, absolute - authority government to maintain order in a chaotic state of nature. Locke, on the other hand, emphasized natural rights (life, liberty, and property) and that government should protect these rights. His view was more about a limited - government concept.

Answer:

Hobbes emphasized the government by power and force, while Locke focused on natural rights.