Summarize the divine right of kings and the social contract theories of the origin of the state

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Enzo Stone

16 December, 15:52

Summarize the divine right of kings and the social contract theories of the origin of the state

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Jairo Francis · Answer 1

The Divine Right of Kings Theory - spiritual power was given to certain as sovereigns of the state and thus absolute power of his subjects. The Social Contract Theory - the state is essentially a contract between the leader and the people.