Question

which of the following describes the social contract theory of how the state came to be? god created the state and gave those of royal birth a right to rule. the heads of primitive families became the government. a group claimed territory and forced the people to submit. the people gave power to the government for the well - being of all. clear my selection

Explanation:

Social - contract theory posits that people enter into an agreement to form a government for mutual benefit and well - being. It is a voluntary transfer of power from the people to the government. The first option is related to the divine - right theory, the second to the patriarchal theory, and the third to the force theory.

Answer:

The people gave power to the government for the well - being of all.