The Absolutist Theory of State Sovereignty and Security

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According to Thomas Hobbes, why would a rational person agree to be governed by an absolute sovereign?

  • Because the sovereign has the power to enforce social peace (correct)
  • Because the sovereign guarantees individual rights and freedoms
  • Because the sovereign allows for democratic decision-making
  • Because the sovereign promotes economic prosperity

What does it mean for citizens to have unconditional political obligation?

  • They must obey the sovereign in all matters (correct)
  • They can choose to obey the sovereign only when it benefits them
  • They have the right to criticize the sovereign
  • They are free to disobey the sovereign whenever they disagree with their policies

Why does Hobbes argue that citizens have no right to criticize the sovereign?

  • Criticism would lead to social unrest and conflict
  • Criticism would undermine the sovereign's authority and position (correct)
  • Criticism would weaken the sovereign's ability to maintain peace
  • Criticism would violate citizens' individual rights

What would happen if the sovereign were to be criticized according to Hobbes?

<p>The sovereign would no longer be the sovereign (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Hobbes describe life in the state of nature?

<p>Solitary, nasty, brutish, and short (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why would a rational person disagree to be governed by an absolute sovereign?

<p>Because it would require individuals to give up their natural rights. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the sovereign evaluated by liberals?

<p>According to its ability to protect the citizens' natural rights. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between liberalism and the state, according to the text?

<p>Liberalism determines the relationship between the state and the individual in terms of natural rights. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will be covered in the later videos, according to the text?

<p>The thinking of John Locke, the founding figure of liberalism. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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