What Would Happen if There Were No Governments?

What is the best definition of anarchy?

• A society with a very complex government with many levels of bureaucracy

• A society with a simple government that provides basic needs

• A society with no government

• A society with a dictator who has absolute power

What is true about social contract theory?

• The contract is a paper that must be signed by every citizen.

• The creation of a government does NOT require agreement among the citizens.

• The creation of a government requires agreement among the citizens.

• The contract is a spoken agreement that all citizens must verbally agree to.

Which idea is the closest to the state of nature?

• Imagine life with no government.

• Imagine nature with no humans.

• Imagine life with no rich people.

• Imagine life with no nature.

The statement below best represents which philosopher?

We need some form of government.

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Both of them

• Neither of them

The statement below best represents which philosopher?

The only role of the government should be to protect property.

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

The statement below best represents which philosopher?

Governments should be strong with one ruler who has unlimited power.

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

The statement below best represents which philosopher?

It is worth giving up freedom and equality for security.

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes