Theories On How Government Began

What happened to the people who lived in the land claimed by the individual or group according to the Force Theory?

• They were allowed to govern themselves.

• They were forced to submit to the rule of this person or group.

• They were given equal power.

• They were relocated to another land.

What does the Evolutionary Theory of government suggest?

• Government was established suddenly.

• Government evolved gradually over time.

• Government was created by a single individual.

• Government was imposed by external forces.

What does the Divine Right Theory hold about the establishment of government?

• Government was established by the people.

• Government was established by a higher power.

• Government was established by military force.

• Government was established by democratic elections.

What do individuals agree to give up in the Social Contract Theory?

• A) All of their freedoms

• B) Some of their freedoms

• C) None of their freedoms

• D) Their property

The Social Contract Theory implies that individuals have what kind of relationship with the government?

• Compulsory

• Voluntary

• Involuntary

• Hereditary