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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a state?
Population
Orderliness
Territory
Sovereignty
- 2. Multiple Choice
In Ancient China, the emperor came to be viewed as the “Son of Heaven” who had a mandate, or order, from heaven to rule. But if he ruled poorly, the people believe heaven had withdrawn its mandate and sought a different leader. Which theory would best explain how this government originated?
The Force Theory
The Evolutionary Theory
The Divine Right Theory
The Social Contract Theory
- 3. Multiple Choice
More than 2,000 years ago in the Middle East, Assyrian King Ashurnasirpal inscribed in stone, “Ashurnasirpal, the Great King, the Mighty King, King of the Universe, has brought into submission at his feet the whole of the land.” Which theory would best explain how this government originated?
The Force Theory
The Evolutionary Theory
The Divine Right Theory
The Social Contract Theory
- 4. Multiple Choice
In his Second Treatise of Government, John Locke argued, “The only way whereby any one divests [surrenders] himself of his natural liberty, and puts on the bonds of civil society, is by agreeing with other men to join and unite into a community...” Which theory would best explain how this government originated?
The Force Theory
The Evolutionary Theory
The Divine Right Theory
The Social Contract Theory
- 5. Multiple Choice
Based on your knowledge of American history, which theory best describes the creation of the United States?
The Force Theory
The Evolutionary Theory
The Divine Right Theory
The Social Contract Theory
- 6. Poll
In YOUR opinion, which theory best describes how the state first came into being?
The Force Theory
The Evolutionary Theory
The Divine Right Theory
The Social Contract Theory
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