Thomas Hobbes was an Enlightenment thinker considered to be the originator of social contract theory. According to Hobbes and his ideas on social contract which of the following would be true?

According to Thomas Hobbes and his ideas on social contract theory, individuals consent to surrender certain freedoms and submit to the authority of a sovereign in exchange for security and order. In his view, the natural state of humanity is one of chaos and conflict, necessitating a strong central authority to prevent anarchy. Thus, a legitimate government derives its power from the consent of the governed, who agree to this social contract to ensure their safety and stability.