Practice Social Contract Theory (2.1.3) - The Origin of the State

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Question 1.
Define Social Contract Theory in simple terms.
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Think about the relationship between people and government.
Question 2.
Who is a key philosopher associated with Social Contract Theory?
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He argued that life without government would be chaotic.
3Question 3.
What is the main idea of Social Contract Theory?
- An agreement to form a government
- An argument for monarchy
- A call to arms for revolution
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Focus on what makes a state legitimate.
4Question 4.
Hobbes believed that without government, life would be chaotic.
- True
- False
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Recall Hobbes' phrase about life being 'solitary and brutish.'
Question 5.
Evaluate the implications of adopting Hobbes' view in today's democratic societies. How would governance change?
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Consider the balance between authority and personal freedoms in democracies.
Question 6.
Propose a modern application of the social contract theory within community governance. How can it promote social harmony?
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Think about how communities solve conflicts and create shared expectations.

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