The maintains control before the bill goes to the floor by issuing a rule dictating how many amendments may be considered in the house of representatives. a. standing committee b. house majority whip c. house majority leader d. house rules committee e. speaker of the house

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.