o the condition of war, contrary to the end for which all sovereignty is instituted. And therefore, as it is absurd to think that a sovereign assembly, inviting the people of their dominion to send up their deputies with power to make known their advice or desires, should therefore hold such deputies (rather than themselves) for the absolute representative of the people, so it is absurd also to think the same in a monarchyWhich may serve as an admonition for those that are the true and absolute representative of a people, to instruct men in the nature of that office, and to take heed how they admit of any other general representation upon any occasion whatsoever, if they mean to discharge the trust committed to them (Hobbes 119-120). What Hobbes, in too many words, has said here is if you have a monarchy, representative government is unnecessary. Near the end of the quote, Hobbes is saying that unless the people who you chose to be your representatives are pure good, or saints, you should not trust them with your power. That is why a monarchy is better, according to Hobbes. One person makes the correct judgment and the people do not suffer. If a corrupt assembly in a democracy were to make a decision then the aristocracy would gain while everyone else would suffer. In this case, the aristocracy usually makes up the assembly. Word Count: 1257...
