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What is the central theme of the social-contract theory?
What is the central theme of the social-contract theory?
- The role of a sovereign power in providing security to citizens
- The importance of individual freedom in a stateless society
- The idea of citizens' obligation to respect and obey the state
- The necessity of state power to maintain order and stability (correct)
Which philosopher described the 'state of nature' as 'solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short'?
Which philosopher described the 'state of nature' as 'solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short'?
- John Locke
- Immanuel Kant
- Thomas Hobbes (correct)
- Jean Jacques Rousseau
In the context of state power, what does the social contract oblige citizens to do?
In the context of state power, what does the social contract oblige citizens to do?
- Act against the state's interests
- Respect and obey the state (correct)
- Seek power to dominate others
- Challenge the concept of sovereignty
Which theory views the state as representing diverse interests and power centers in society?
Which theory views the state as representing diverse interests and power centers in society?
What motivates individuals to enter into a social contract?
What motivates individuals to enter into a social contract?
Which theory emphasizes the necessity of a sovereign power to secure security and order for citizens?
Which theory emphasizes the necessity of a sovereign power to secure security and order for citizens?
What is the primary function of the state in the Minimal states perspective?
What is the primary function of the state in the Minimal states perspective?
According to the Developmental state perspective, what is the purpose of state intervention in economic life?
According to the Developmental state perspective, what is the purpose of state intervention in economic life?
In Social-democratic states, what drives the state's intervention in society?
In Social-democratic states, what drives the state's intervention in society?
How does a Collectivized state differ from a Totalitarian state?
How does a Collectivized state differ from a Totalitarian state?
What is a key characteristic of Religious states according to the provided text?
What is a key characteristic of Religious states according to the provided text?
According to the information given, what defines the Totalitarian state?
According to the information given, what defines the Totalitarian state?
What concept does Locke refer to by guaranteeing the right to 'life, liberty, and property'?
What concept does Locke refer to by guaranteeing the right to 'life, liberty, and property'?
According to Marxism, the state cannot be understood separately from which aspect of society?
According to Marxism, the state cannot be understood separately from which aspect of society?
What does the pluralist view suggest about the state's role in society?
What does the pluralist view suggest about the state's role in society?
In a capitalist state, who typically belongs to the bourgeoisie?
In a capitalist state, who typically belongs to the bourgeoisie?
Which term best describes the Leviathan state's intentions?
Which term best describes the Leviathan state's intentions?
According to liberal feminism, what can the state be utilized for in addressing societal issues?
According to liberal feminism, what can the state be utilized for in addressing societal issues?
