What are the four theories of government? list and define them

Force theory- Says that government emerged when all of the people of an area were brought under the authority of one person or group

Social contract theory- The belief that people are free and equal by natural right, and that this in turn requires that all people give their consent to be governed; espoused by John Locke and influential in the writing of the declaration of independence.

Divine Right Theory- The notion that the gods have chosen certain people to rule by divine right

Evolutionary Theory- The theory that state evolved from the basis of family

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