The Origins of Government Theories

The basic elements of the state according to the most accepted theories are territory, population, government, and sovereignty.

The Force Theory proposes that the origin of the state is developed through the use of force, where one person or a small group of people claim control over the population in a specific area by force.

According to the Divine Right Theory, certain individuals of royal birth have the divine right to rule, as they are believed to be appointed by God.

<p>The social contract theory is the idea that a specific population gives up power to a government in order to promote the well-being of all.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The social contract theory was developed by philosophers such as Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean Jacques Rousseau.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The U.S. political system is based on the social contract theory.</p> Signup and view all the answers