Which is a true statement about the u. s. constitution?
it is the longest-lived written plan for representative government in history.
it was thomas jefferson's masterpiece.
it was immediately ratified by all of the states.
it was created with the idea that it could be easily revised if it was ineffective.

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.