Divine Right and Social Contract Flashcard

Divine Right and Social Contract Flashcard

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Social Studies

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

According to the Divine Right of Kings theory, what happens if a king is challenged?

Back

The king’s authority cannot be questioned because it comes directly from God.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

According to Social Contract Theory, individuals agree to surrender certain freedoms in exchange for the protection and order provided by the government.

Back

True

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Jean-Jacques Rousseau believed that the Social Contract could only work if the people had a direct say in all government decisions.

Back

True

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Under the Divine Right of Kings, a king’s power is believed to be limited by the laws of the land and the rights of the people.

Back

False

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Fill in the blank: The Divine Right of Kings theory claims that a king's authority is derived from ________.

Back

God

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Thomas Hobbes and John Locke had differing views on human nature. Hobbes believed in a strong central authority, while Locke believed in ________.

Back

Democracy

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A country can lose its sovereignty through ________.

Back

War and invasion

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