Origins of the State

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What are the four characteristics that all states possess?

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Population, territory, sovereignty, and government

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According to the text, what is considered the key characteristic of a state?

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Sovereignty

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Which theory explains the origin of government as originating from a family or clan-bound structure?

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Evolutionary theory

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What is one of the roles of the organized government in a state?

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To establish social order

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What is the main idea behind the force theory of government?

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Government originates from taking control of the state by force.

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Which of the following is an example of the force theory in action?
The election of a president in a democratic country.
The establishment of a government by a coup in Cuba in 1959.
The coronation of a king based on divine right.
The signing of a social contract.

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The establishment of a government by a coup in Cuba in 1959.

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According to the divine right theory, from where does a monarch's authority originate?

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From God or gods.

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Which theory of government emphasizes the idea of an agreement between those who govern and those who are governed?

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Social contract theory

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What is a key characteristic of governments formed under the force theory?

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They are often handed power down within a family.

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Which theory of government was used by the founders of the United States in the construction of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution?

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Social contract theory