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Theory about the origins of government holds that government was created by divine power?
In the context of the American Revolution, yet true throughout the history of western civilization, it is the "Divine Right" socio-political theory that holds certain kinds of government to be divinely ordained, that is, favored and sanctioned. Under this theory, kings and queens and other elite rulers are claimed to deserve positions of leadership in society because it is the will of God and intended for humanity's benefit while living in this world.
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What was the theory of government origins that had little influence on the US plan of government was it force evolutionary divine rights or social contract?
Divine rights had little influence of the American system?
Which theory of government claims that the king connects the heavens and the earth?
the divine right theory
Which political philosopher said the divine rights theory wsa invalid and that instead a social contract existed between the people and their government?
John Locke
Was the divine right theory important?
Yes it is.
What is divine theory?
this is the oldest theory of how the state originated and was almost universally accepted in ancient and medieval times. it asserts that state is of divine origin for all political authority emanates from God. The ruler derives his power from god and god's agent on earth, he must be obeyed by the people in early modern times, this theory came to be known as the "divine right of kings."
Which theory about the origins of government holds that government was created by divine power?
Divine Right Theory is the theory about the origins of government that it was created by divine power.
Four theories of the origins of government?
Evolution Theory, Force Theory, Divine Right Theory, Social Contract Theory
What was the theory of government origins that had little influence on the US plan of government was it force evolutionary divine rights or social contract?
Divine rights had little influence of the American system?
What is divine right theory?
Government created by God, and God chose Government leaders
Which theory of government claims that the king connects the heavens and the earth?
the divine right theory
Contrast the social contract theory of government with the divine right theorywhat type of government would result from each theory?
contrast the social contract theory of government with the divine right theory. what type of government would result from each theory?
What are four theories which explain the origins of a state?
The Force Theory: controlling an area and the people using force\ Evolutionary therory: governments evolved from the family, clan, tribes, etc. Divine Right: the right to rule is given by God Social contract theory: people give power to the government and have rights
Which theory of government states that the right to rule is given by God?
Divine Right or Theocracy both have the idea that the right to rule is given by god.
John Locke is associated with this major political theory of government?
divine right
Which government claims that the king connects the heavens and the earth?
the divine right theory
What theory of government determined the next monarch in an absolute monarchy?
The theory was that authority is hereditary. A related theory is that monarchs rule by divine right.
What is an example of the divine right theory?
Usually in a Monarchy form of Government. One Example would be King Louis XIV of France.
