Match each social contract philosopher with the core political position associated with their philosophy: Philosophers: - Thomas Hobbes - John Locke - Jean-Jacques Rousseau Positions: - Government must possess absolute authority to prevent chaotic conflict and secure peace. - Political power is legitimate only when it protects natural rights to life, liberty, and property. - Legitimate laws and governance must reflect the general will and promote the common good.

### The pairs | Item | Matches | Why | |---|---|---| | Thomas Hobbes | Strong government prevents conflict and maintains peace and security. | Hobbes argues that people accept authority to avoid conflict and secure peace. | | John Locke | Government protects natural rights, especially life, liberty, and property. | Locke treats protection of these rights as a central purpose of government. | | Jean-Jacques Rousseau | Legitimate laws reflect the general will and common good. | Rousseau connects legitimate law to shared interests rather than merely private advantage. | ### Terms - **Natural rights**: Rights that Locke says government should protect, including life, liberty, and property. - **General will**: Rousseau's idea of the shared interests and common good of the people. ### Remember Recall Hobbes through peace, Locke through rights, and Rousseau through the common good.