2. Thomas Hobbes argued that people were basically bad and that the best type of government to keep them in line was
A. Popular Democracy
B. Absolute Monarchy
C. Dictatorship
D. Anarchy

popular democracy

Explanation:

He argued that people were naturally cruel, greedy, and selfish. Conclusions: He felt that the best way to protect liberty was to divide the various functions and powers of government among three branches- the legislative, executive, and judicial

by 1890, the united states had by far the world's most productive economy. american industry produced twice as much as its closest competitor--britain. but the united states was not a great military or diplomatic power. its army numbered less than 30,000 troops, and its navy had only about 10,000 seamen. britain's army was five times the size of its american counterpart, and its navy was ten times bigger. the united states' military was small because the country was situated between two large oceans and was surrounded by weak or friendly nations. it faced no serious military threats and had little interest in asserting military power overseas.

the answer is a) to be able to obey them.