2. Examine the critiques that have been provided of both philosophers and write a statement explaining why you agree or disagree with these claims.
John Locke and Thomas Hobbes had both created their own claims on government and how society should be. I agree with John Locke’s claims rather than the claims made by Thomas Hobbes. This is due to the fact that the claims made by John Locke were based around the natural rights of people (John Locke worksheet). While Thomas Hobbes claims were based on having a strong sovereignty to ensure that there is peace (Thomas Hobbes worksheet). Locke’s claims were very similar to those of a democracy and giving people a say and letting them have a voice when it comes to government. Hobbes ideas relate to the ideas of a dictatorship. This is because it gives the sovereignty complete power over the people. Due to these reasons, I agree with Locke's ideas because it is more for the people, which I feel is better when it comes to ruling a country.
5. Choose one modern-day leader who you believe follows Locke’s philosophy and one modern day leader who follows Hobbes philosophy. Describe what characteristics each leader possesses that leads you to believe he/she follows the specific philosophy. Discuss any historical circumstances surrounding each leader that might have influenced him/her to choose to lead using this particular philosophy. I believe that Donald Trump’s ideas relate to John Locke’s ideas. This is due to the fact that both believe that a person’s natural rights can’t be taken away. Such natural rights include freedom of speech, religion, and the press (Congress for kids, amendments) . In addition, both follow the idea of the government not having too much power. Today, the government has three branches to ensure that no branch or person receives too much power; which causes the government to not be too strong and t o not have too much power over the people (Congress for kids, checks and balances) . Locke be
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