The Individual, State and Society
Essay Assessment
Word Limit: 2,000 words (+/-10%)
Answer one (1) of the following questions:
1. Compare and contrast the social contract theories of Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau.
2. Is representative democracy really democratic? Use examples to illustrate your answer.
3. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of presidential or parliamentary systems of government. Use examples from Western liberal democracies to illustrate your answer.