Practice Hobbesian Theory of Sovereignty - 4.3.1 | 4. Sovereignty | ICSE Class 11 Political Science
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Question 1

Easy

Define sovereignty in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about what makes a state self-governing.

Question 2

Easy

What does Hobbes mean by the Leviathan?

💡 Hint: Remember, it’s a term he used for a powerful ruler.

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Question 1

Who is referred to as the Leviathan in Hobbesian theory?

  • A mythical creature
  • An absolute sovereign authority
  • A type of government

💡 Hint: Think of how Hobbes illustrated his ideas.

Question 2

True or False: According to Hobbes, sovereignty can be shared among different authorities.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on Hobbes's definition of absolute power.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Critically assess how Hobbes’s ideas can apply to modern-day regimes that exhibit authoritarian characteristics.

💡 Hint: Consider recent world events.

Question 2

Formulate an argument for or against the necessity of an absolute sovereign in today’s democratic societies.

💡 Hint: What lessons can be drawn from events in democratic nations?

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