Theories of the Origin of the State

What theory of the origin of the state did Jefferson use in the Declaration of Independence to justify the American Revolution?

• force

• evolution

• divine right

• social contract

What theory holds that the state developed naturally out of the family?

• force

• evolution

• divine right

• social contract

What theory holds that the state developed as a result of a person exercising control over an area and its people?

• force

• evolution

• divine right

• social contract

Which of these IS NOT a concept promoted by the Social Contract Theory?

• equality of opportunity

• popular sovereignty

• limited government

• minority rights

What culture gives us evidence for the evolution theory?

• Egyptian

• European

• Chinese

• Native American

Hitler’s conquest of Europe is a modern example of what theory?

• force

• evolution

• divine right

• social contract

Under the Social Contract theory, what is the source of political power?

• God

• government

• people

• a Constitution

Chinese, Aztec, Egyptian, and Japanese civilizations believed in which theory?

• force

• evolution

• divine right

• social contract

Which theory was developed by Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau?

• force

• evolution

• divine right

• social contract

What theory stated that people who disobeyed their ruler were committing both treason and mortal sin?

• force

• evolution

• divine right

• social contract