Practice The Origin Of The State (2) - The Origin of the State - ICSE 11 Political Science

Practice: The Origin of the State

Lesson 2The Origin of the State

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Question 1.
What does the Divine Right Theory assert?
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Think about who gives kings the right to rule.
Question 2.
Name one feature of a state.
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What helps define where a state is located?
3Question 3.
What is the primary difference between Hobbes’ and Locke’s perspective on the social contract?
- Hobbes believes in total authority for safety, Locke in individual rights.
- Hobbes believes in democracy, Locke in monarchy.
- Hobbes believes in governance by divine right, Locke in social contract.
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Who prioritizes security and who prioritizes rights?
4Question 4.
True or False: The Force Theory suggests that states were formed through economic treaties.
- True
- False
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Think about which theories involve aggression.
Question 5.
Evaluate how the concepts of Divine Right Theory and Social Contract Theory influence modern governance.
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Analyze how each would shape laws and politics today.
Question 6.
Critically assess how historical transitions from city-states to nation-states affect contemporary issues of sovereignty.
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Consider current global interactions and disputes.

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