Answer:
C. He believed government was needed to counter people's selfish impulses.
Explanation:
Thomas Hobbes was an English thinker and philosopher who propagated the "Social contract theory". He also supported the idea of having one absolute ruler to maintain order in a society.
According to Hobbes, being ruled by a king or having a monarchy is the best form of government for the people. He believed that one strong and absolute power is needed in order to maintain peace and order. So, he is in favor of having a government to counter the selfish impulses of the people.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.
