Question

which theory about the origins of government holds that government was created by the gradual development of family ties?
a social contract theory
b divine right theory
c force theory
d evolutionary theory

question 6 (1 point)
which theory about the origins of government holds that government was created when people used violence to compel others?
a force theory
b social contract theory
c evolutionary theory
d divine right theory

question 7 (1 point)
which of the following accurately describes the divine right of kings and the social contract theories?
a the divine right of kings and the social contract theories hold that government power derives from a divinity.
b the divine right of kings and the social contract theories hold that government power derives from a social contract that requires the people to obey their ruler as they would a god.
c the divine right of kings theory holds that the power of government derives from a divinity, the social contract theory holds that the power of government is acquired from the people.
d the divine right of kings theory holds that the power of government derives from a divinity, the social contract theory holds that the

Explanation:

1. The evolutionary theory posits that government developed from family - like structures over time. The social contract theory is about people agreeing to form a government, the divine right theory attributes government power to a divinity, and the force theory is about using violence to create a government.
2. The force theory states that government was created when people used violence to compel others.
3. The divine right of kings theory holds that government power comes from a divinity, while the social contract theory holds that government power is derived from the people.

Answer:

1. d. Evolutionary Theory
2. a. Force Theory
3. c. The divine right of kings theory holds that the power of government derives from a divinity, the social contract theory holds that the power of government is acquired from the people.