1. Explain the theories of government of each of the to

of government of each of the following theorists. How did their ideas influence our

foundations of government?

a. Hobbes

b. Locke

C. Rousseau

Answer: a. Hobbes

Hobbes believed that only absolute monarchy was the decent and true form of the government.

Explanation:

As human beings are naturally a selfish organism so this philosophy of humans stemmed the beliefs and thoughts of Hobbes.

Locke had a belief that government has the power from the people. So separation of powers is the idea for the legitimate government. He describes the power of government as how it is used for the commonwealth.

Rousseau claimed that both the authorities and citizen has their own rights and responsibilities with each other. And for the good governance system these rights must be held and bounded upon a social contract.