The term "commonwealth" was derived by Thomas Hobbes who also believed that to be stable, the government should be run by the military.

a government is established to protect the rights of the elite.

only true democracies can survive.

the government is in power at the consent of the governed.

What event ensured england safe passage to colonize north america? a) many englishmen desired more religious freedom than the king allowed.b) england's government decided to take advantage of america's wealth of resources.c) england's defeat of the spanish armada in 1588 opened up the seaways.d) cabot claimed the north atlantic coast for england in 1497.