Which of the following is one of the primary tenets of Hobbe’s theory of state governance as summarised by Ebenstein and Ebenstein (1991). Select the correct answer:

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The state is obligated to wage war only when the necessity for defending its citizens is dire. Furthermore, the law is designed to be obeyed by the populace, yet there exists the freedom for individuals to dissent against laws they find objectionable.

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The foundation of government should be established on the will of the populace.

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The establishment of an impartial judiciary to uphold the natural laws serves to avert conflicts by eliminating the necessity for individuals to adjudicate disputes among themselves.

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The government is obligated to safeguard individual property rights from infringement by other members of society.

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