One of the informal roles the president has developed over time is a: commander-in-chief of the armed forces b: the power to deliver an annual state of the union speech. c: chief diplomat. d: head of the political party.

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.