Political Philosopher Thomas Hobbes Believed That the Essence of Government

question 47

Multiple Choice

Political philosopher Thomas Hobbes believed that the essence of government is _____________.

• A) to make all people happy to the extent that this is possible
• B) to manage naturally occurring conflicts
• C) to repress any opposition to the legitimate government
• D) that it has no moral authority
• E) to produce wealth for every human being

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Definitions:

Indifference Curve

A contour line showing all consumption bundles that yield the same amount of total utility for an individual.

Total Utility

The overall satisfaction or benefit that a consumer derives from consuming a particular quantity of goods or services.

Indifference Curve

An indifference curve represents a series of combinations of two goods or services that give an individual equal satisfaction and utility, illustrating consumer preferences.

Satisfaction Levels

Refers to the degree of contentment or fulfillment that individuals or consumers get from the consumption of goods or services.