What were the 4 background causes that led to ww1?

Which of the following phrases best describes american society in the early 1900s

Which of the following statements describes the philosophy of thomas hobbes? democracy is necessary for a country to succeed. b. a country needs a ruler with absolute power to succeed. c. people have natural rights to life, to be free and to own property. d. a country needs no rulers or government to be safe and successful.

1.     in what kind of government does a small group have a firm control over a country?