Question

which political action is supported by thomas hobbess theories on proper government?
a. a country selects new leaders every year by holding a national election for all government positions.
b. a group of slaves launches a rebellion and establishes its own government within a kingdoms territory.
c. a country limits the powers of its leaders by dividing its government into multiple branches.
d. a king has criminals in his country publicly executed to scare others into obeying the law.

Explanation:

Thomas Hobbes believed in an absolute monarchy where the sovereign has total power to maintain order. Option D shows a king (sovereign) using power (public execution) to maintain order (scare others into obeying the law), which aligns with Hobbes' ideas. Option A is a democratic system (opposite of Hobbes' absolute rule). Option B is a rebellion (Hobbes emphasized the need for a strong sovereign to prevent chaos like rebellion). Option C is a system of limited power (separation of powers) which Hobbes did not support as he wanted a strong, unified sovereign.

Answer:

D. A king has criminals in his country publicly executed to scare others into obeying the law.