3582Political ScienceMedium
What does Hobbes see as the immediate result of a rebellion against the sovereign, or against the social covenant, as in civil war?
ACivil wars only occur in governments that have not been structured according to Hobbesian rules
BThe sovereign punishes the rebels and peace is restored to the Leviathan
CA return to the state of nature
DThe establishment of a new government
Correct answer
C. A return to the state of nature
Explanation
The correct answer is A return to the state of nature.