Origins of Government

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A group of families come together to form a larger community, eventually establishing a government. Which theory of government origin does this scenario describe?

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Evolutionary Theory

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What is the main idea of the Divine Right Theory?

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God created the state and gave those of royal birth the 'divine right' to rule.

Front

What were the people forced to do under the Force Theory?

Back

Submit to the rule of the person/group

Front

What significant change occurred when farming began, according to the Evolutionary Theory?

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The tribe settled down and government began

Front

Origin theory where the state was given its power from God.

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Divine Right

Front

According to the Force Theory, what is the primary method by which a state is established?

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By the use of force and conquest

Front

What was the situation before the establishment of government according to the Social Contract Theory?

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The strong took what they wanted without any authority to stop them.

Front

According to the Divine Right Theory, how were people expected to view their ruler?

Back

As they would view God.

Front

Which theory suggests that the state developed naturally out of the early family?

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Evolutionary Theory

Front

According to the Social Contract Theory, what is the primary reason individuals agree to form a state?

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To gain protection and ensure mutual benefit