Which statement best explains the role of government according to thomas hobbes?

governments should respect the fundamental rights of humans.
the absolute authority of government is essential to ensure safety.
the powers of government should be separated into different offices.
governments take away the freedom of citizens and foster inequality.

The correct answer is
The absolute authority of government is essential to ensure safety.

In his Leviathan, he argues that an absolute monarchy is the best way to ensure peace and that safety of the people will be the greatest if all the power resides with only one person. That's because then there won't be anyone to bother him cause strife and things like civil wars or similar things.

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