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What are the three forms of common-wealth according to Hobbes?
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Monarchy, Democracy, Aristocracy
Oligarchy, Democracy, Tyranny
Republic, Federation, Empire
Theocracy, Monarchy, Oligarchy
What event does Hobbes reference to illustrate the absurdity of electing a new sovereign power?
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The establishment of a democratic government in France
The dethroning of King Charles I during the English Civil War
The formation of the United States of America
The signing of the Magna Carta in England
According to Hobbes, how do the interests of a monarch compare with those of the public?
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They are always aligned and serve the public interest
They are largely the same, unlike in a democracy or an aristocracy, where this alignment is not guaranteed
They are completely independent of each other, with no overlap
They are often in conflict, with the monarch prioritizing personal gain over public good
How does Hobbes justify the potential problems inherent in a monarchy?
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By admitting that while monarchies have their problems, the same issues can occur in democracies and aristocracies since all forms of government have the same power
By arguing that the issues a monarchy might face, such as a young ruler, are unique and unresolvable
By suggesting that a monarchy inherently possesses more problems than other forms of government
By stating that monarchies are outdated and less effective than modern forms of government
What happens to a common-wealth if a monarch dies without selecting a successor, according to Hobbes?
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The common-wealth automatically selects the most eligible successor
The common-wealth remains stable and continues as before until a new monarch is elected
The common-wealth dissolves and reverts back to a state of war
The nearest relative of the monarch automatically becomes the new monarch
What does Hobbes imply about the attempted unification of England and Scotland under King James?
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It was an unlawful attempt to transfer sovereign power
It was a temporary arrangement that had no lasting impact on either country
It was a failed experiment that led directly to the civil war
It likely would have prevented the civil war affecting both countries
