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Why did Hobbes argue that citizens should form a social contract with their government?
Citizens would be able to have increased liberty.
Citizens would be able to engage in war with other countries.
Citizens would be able to work individually without any support.
Citizens would be able to form governments that ensure their interests.
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Citizens would be able to form governments that ensure their interests.
Hobbes argued that in the state of nature life is insecure and violent, so people agree (via a social contract) to appoint a sovereign with authority to maintain peace and protect their safety and basic interests. This requires giving up some liberties in exchange for security and order (so the other options are incorrect).
Hobbes argued that in the state of nature life is insecure and violent, so people agree (via a social contract) to appoint a sovereign with authority to maintain peace and protect their safety and basic interests. This requires giving up some liberties in exchange for security and order (so the other options are incorrect).
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