Which statement describes the social contract theory of the state's origin?

A. The people grant power to a government for the well-being of all

B. God creates the state and gives those of royal birth the right to rule.

C. The heads of primitive families become the government.

D. A group seizes territory and forces the people to submit.

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Devon Lloyd

Social Studies

8 February, 04:30

Which statement describes the social contract theory of the state's origin?

A. The people grant power to a government for the well-being of all

B. God creates the state and gives those of royal birth the right to rule.

C. The heads of primitive families become the government.

D. A group seizes territory and forces the people to submit.

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Misael Valdez · Answer 1

The correct answer is A. The social contract theory (originated from Plato, then reinterpreted by other philosophers such as Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau), implies that the built society (to avoid conflicts among people), will willingly give power to "chosen", that is "elected" ones for the well-being of all. B. Is near Plato's original concept, who believed philosopher were almost "divine" beings with the right to rule; C. is near Hobbes' initial society's vision; D. is a forced government which all these cited philosophers wouldn't have approved.