Hobbes's Political Philosophy Quiz

What is the primary purpose of government according to Hobbes?

• To provide collective security

• To promote economic growth

• To enforce religious doctrine

• To ensure individual freedom

How does Hobbes's view of human nature differ from Aristotle's?

• Hobbes believes humans are naturally suited for political life

• Hobbes believes humans are naturally peaceful

• Hobbes believes humans are naturally altruistic

• Hobbes believes humans are naturally unsuited for political life

What is the main idea behind Hobbes's social contract?

• People trade safety for liberty

• People trade liberty for safety

• People trade power for equality

• People trade wealth for power

What role does the sovereign play in Hobbes's political philosophy?

• The sovereign is the supreme authority

• The sovereign is a mediator between citizens

• The sovereign is a religious leader

• The sovereign is a symbolic figurehead

According to Hobbes, when is it justified for subjects to resist the sovereign?

• When the sovereign changes religious practices

• When the sovereign raises taxes

• When the sovereign fails to ensure safety

• When the sovereign enforces unpopular laws

What is the relationship between morality and peace in Hobbes's view?

• Morality is independent of peace

• Morality is derived from the pursuit of peace

• Morality is opposed to peace

• Morality is irrelevant to peace

How does Hobbes view the role of law outside the state?

• Law cannot be safely complied with outside the state

• Law is more effective outside the state

• Law is the same inside and outside the state

• Law is unnecessary outside the state

What does Hobbes believe about the sovereign's obligation to the social contract?

• The sovereign is elected by the people

• The sovereign is a party to the social contract

• The sovereign makes promises to the people

• The sovereign is not bound by the social contract

Why does Hobbes argue against the separation of church and state?

• He believes it leads to economic instability

• He believes it encourages scientific progress

• He believes it undermines civil authority

• He believes it promotes religious freedom

What is Hobbes's stance on the authority of churches?

• Churches should be abolished

• Churches have authority independent of the sovereign

• Churches have no authority without the sovereign's grant

• Churches should govern the state