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The theory of Divine Right meant that the King ruled because God placed him on the throne. No one could challenge the king's right to rule. The people had to obey the king because that is what God wanted. That theory came from The Bible. The Apostle Paul told the Church at Rome to be subject to the governing authorities because they were ordained by God.
The social contract theory meant that a historical contract existed between the people and the king. The king had his responsibility and the people had their responsibilities. If the king did not fulfill his responsibilities, the people could replace him. This contract was based on a historical agreement when the kingship was established. Just because the king had not honored it over the years did not make it less valid. The people retained their right to dispose the king.
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Why is a social contract important to the American colonies?
Beacuse the American colonies don't agree to the social contract that John Locke
According to john Locke under the social contract who makes the rules?
According to john Locke, under a social contract, the majority makes the rules!!
Why did the colonists break their social contract?
Technically the colonistss did'nt break their social contract. The King of England decided to impose unfair and unjust taxes and demands on the colonists which broke his end of the social contract with the colonists. therefore, the colonists decided to break off from England, eventually resulting in the Revolutionary War.
Entire society agrees to be governed by its general will?
Social contract
3 philosophers were associated with the social contract?
Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau
