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What additional obligation does Hobbes mention that subjects have towards their sovereign?
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To question and potentially overthrow the sovereign in times of war
To spread the sovereign's doctrines and beliefs to neighboring commonwealths
To provide financial support to the sovereign regardless of the state's economic condition
To protect the sovereign power in war as they are protected by it in peacetime
What condition does Hobbes specify for a subject to be obligated to a conqueror?
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When the subject is captured or killed in battle
When the subject freely submits and agrees to be the conqueror's subject
When the conqueror has the support of international allies
When the subject's property is seized by the conqueror
How does Hobbes view the concept of tyranny in relation to common-wealths?
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As a necessary evil to maintain order and security
As only applicable to monarchies and not to parliamentary systems
As a term that can apply to any sovereign power, whether a single person or an assembly
As an outdated concept that has no place in modern governance
What unique relationship did the Jews have with God, according to Hobbes?
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They were considered God's "Peculiar People," with whom he had a covenant that made him their sovereign power by contract
They were merely followers of God's teachings, with no special covenant or agreement
They were subjects under God's natural power, similar to all other human beings
They were special advisors to God, helping him to govern the Earth
How did the practice of witnesses throwing the first stone impact justice in Israel?
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It led to frequent and uncontrolled mob justice
It ensured a fair trial by requiring that witnesses directly participate in the execution of punishment
It made the judicial process longer and more complicated
It discouraged people from coming forward as witnesses
How does Hobbes clarify the manner in which God communicated with Moses?
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By confirming that God spoke to Moses directly in a human form
By suggesting that the communication could have been through visions or dreams, not a literal "Face to Face" conversation
By denying any form of communication between God and Moses
By suggesting that the communication could have been through visions or dreams, not a literal "Face to Face" conversation
Why do some consider Hobbes's treatment of Holy Scripture and doctrine blasphemous?
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Because he directly contradicts all teachings of the Church
Due to a broader misinterpretation of Holy Scripture, according to Hobbes
Because he promotes atheism and the rejection of all religious belief
Because his philosophy encourages rebellion against sovereign powers
