The Theories of Hobbes and Locke What justifies the authority of government? Under what conditions is revolution against that government justified? How does Locke's answer to the previous differ from Hobbes's? What difference in their "social contract" theories results in that difference? Each of these questions will be addressed in order to further understand the governmental philosophies of the "Dynamic Duo" and their implications. Citizens of the United States have enjoyed long-standing protection courtesy of their governmental system. In fact, we as citizens may take this system f