Theories of Government ~ DOL

Which theory of government suggests that political authority is derived from a higher power or deity?

• Divine right theory

• Evolutionary theory

• Social contract theory

• Force theory

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According to the ______ theory, governments emerged as a result of the strongest individuals or groups seizing control.

• Force theory

• Evolutionary theory

• Social contract theory

• Divine right theory

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The idea that governments developed as a natural progression from family structures and kinship is associated with the ______ theory.

• Social contract theory

• Divine right theory

• Force theory

• Evolutionary theory

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Thomas Hobbes and John Locke are often associated with which theory?

This theory suggests that people entered into an agreement to form a government for their mutual benefit.

• Social contract theory

• Divine right theory

• Force theory

• Evolutionary theory

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The theory that asserts that individuals voluntarily come together to form a government in order to secure their rights and protect the common good is known as:

• Divine right theory

• Force theory

• Social contract theory

• Evolutionary theory

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Which theory of government is often linked to the idea that monarchs are chosen by a divine entity and have a legitimate claim to rule?

• Social contract theory

• Evolutionary theory

• Force theory

• Divine right theory

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