The divine right of kings. Or you could mean the Mandate of heaven.
the divine right theory
the divine right theory
The theory of the "Mandate of Heaven" in Chinese governance suggests that the king's rule is justified by divine approval, connecting the ruler to the heavens and the earth. This concept was used historically to reinforce the legitimacy of the ruling dynasty in China.
Elite Theory.
An oligarchy.
This theory is called the divine right of kings and it is usually connected with absolute monarchies in medieval Europe.
force theory of the government
conflict theory
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Social contract theory
contrast the social contract theory of government with the divine right theory. what type of government would result from each theory?
Divine Right Theory is the theory about the origins of government that it was created by divine power.