People who buy goods and service are part of a group of decision makers called?

Which statement regarding the distribution of wealth by the mid-19th century is most accurate?

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.

Why did louis xvi call a meeting of the estates-general in 1789? how long had it been since such a meeting had been called?