Political Theories

Question 1

justifies absolute monarchy, the state is of Divine origin; believes that God
created the state and the ruler has been ordained by God to govern the people

Answer 1

Divine Right Theory

Question 2

espouses the theory that God endowed man with natural rights such as the right
to life, liberty, and property. According to this theory, kings derive their power from the people. Rulers
have the obligation to look after the general welfare, the people have the obligation to support their
rulers

Answer 2

Social Contract Theory

Question 3

state or government was formed through the use of force ( wars, conquests,
colonization). It is also sometimes referred to as conquest theory.

Answer 3

Force/Necessity Theory

Question 4

• the creation of the state is attributed to the enlargement of the family:
  1Family – Clan - Tribe – State under the authority of the Father or Eldest Male

Answer 4

Paternalistic Theory