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Mention the main characteristics of Hobbes Contract Theory.

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Main characteristic of Hobbes’s contract theory: 

The following are the main characteristics of Hobbes ‘Contract theory’: 

1. Simultaneous formation of state and society by the contract: 

According to Hobbes, there was only one contract between people. As a result of this agreement, there was simultaneous formation of state and society. Hobbes did not differentiate among-st society, state and government. 

2. Mutual contract by the people: 

Hobbes’ contract was not between king and the people. Instead, it was among the people. 

3. King is not the party to the contract, but a result of it: 

King is not a party to the contract, he is more a result of it. Hence, a conditions of the contract do not apply on the king. The king is autocratic. 

4. Renouncement of all the rights of the people and supremacy of the sovereign: 

The people renounced all their rights in accordance with the contract. Hence, the people were compelled to follow all the orders of the king. His order was the law. He was the supreme administrator. He was above law. 

5. Contract Social as well as political: 

This contract was both social as well as political, therefore origin of the state took place for establishing dynamism in the society. 

6. All the rights of people handed over to the administrator: 

A person dedicates all his rights to the administrator. He retains only the right of self defense. 

7. People do not have right of revolt : 

The order of the administrator is law. And as such, people do not have right to revolt.

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