Frederick II of Prussia, Joseph II of Austria, and Catherine II of Russia were enlightened absolutism whose main goal was to. A: abolish the system of serfdom. B: safeguard the welfare of the state. C: Reinforce the supremacy of the nobility. D: uphold the rights of the working class.

John locke viewed the social contract as a choice or "consent of the governed", where the people possess the power to change government. how did thomas hobbes see the social contract? man is born in chains, but can be set free through good deeds. man is born happy, but becomes more miserable as he ages. man is born poor, but can rely on other individuals for security. man is born selfish, but can give up some freedom in return for security provided by the government.