Origin of State
Origin
of State
Divine Right Theory
·
The state is of Divine creation and
the ruler is ordained by God to govern the people.
Necessity or Force
Theory
·
State must have been created through
force, by some great warriors who imposed their will upon the weak.
Paternalistic Theory
·
State must have been created through
force, by some great warriors who imposed their will upon the weak.
Social Contract
Theory
· Asserts that the early states must have been formed by deliberate and voluntary compact among the people to form a society and organize government for their common good. This theory justifies the right of the people to revolt against a bad ruler.
