Theories

The state was created by God.

• divine right

• evolutionary theory

• force theory

• social contract theory

The state grew out of the family unit.

• divine right theory

• evolutionary theory

• force theory

• social contract theory

Those of royal birth were given the power to rule from God.

• divine right theory

• evolutionary theory

• force theory

• social contract theory

People gave up power in exchange for protection, safety, and their overall well-being.

• divine right theory

• evolutionary theory

• force theory

• social contract theory

One person or a small group claimed control over an area.

• divine right theory

• evolutionary theory

• force theory

• social contract theory

The state was the result of war and military conflict.

• divine right theory

• evolutionary theory

• force theory

• social contract theory

Monarchies are based on this theory.

• divine right theory

• evolutionary theory

• force theory

• social contract

The state arose out of a voluntary act of free people.

• divine right theory

• evolutionary theory

• force theory

• social contract theory

The state was the result of forced coercion- not willful compliance.

• divine right theory

• evolutionary theory

• force theory

• social contract

John Locke opposed the divine right of kings by promoting this theory.

• divine right theory

• evolutionary theory

• force theory

• social contract theory