Question

1. locke and hobbes were influential in the development of which theory of the origin of the state?

a. force theory
c. social contract theory
b. evolutionary theory
d. divine right theory

1. \government of the people, by the people, for the people\ describes:

a. anarchy
c. the democratic form of government
b. an autocracy
d. a totalitarian dictatorship

1. what is a typical way for a dictator to gain power?

a. by democratic elections.
c. flipping a coin
b. by appointment of a king
d. by force

1. the process by which competing viewpoints are adjusted in order to reach a majority decision is:

a. anarchy
b. majority rule

Explanation:

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Locke and Hobbes are well - known for their contributions to the social contract theory, which posits that the origin of the state is based on an agreement (contract) among people. The force theory emphasizes force as the origin of the state, the evolutionary theory sees the state as evolving over time, and the divine right theory claims the state's origin is from a divine source.

The phrase "Government of the people, by the people, for the people" is a classic description of a democratic form of government, where the government is of, by, and for the citizens. Anarchy is the absence of government, an autocracy is a government with one ruler having absolute power, and a totalitarian dictatorship is a highly repressive and all - controlling form of government.

Dictators typically gain power by force, such as through military coups or violent takeovers. Gaining power by democratic elections is characteristic of a democratic system, flipping a coin is not a real - world way to gain political power, and appointment by a king is related to a monarchical system, not typical for dictators.

Answer:

c. social contract theory

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