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Evolutionary Theory of State

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This Evolutionary theory is also known as sociological or the correct theory Articles
of the origin of the state. So long as social sciences had not made any
development and it was very difficult to determine the correct theory the
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origin of the state. The advancement of the fields of history, anthropology
and archaeology helped in finding out various forces and factors responsible
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for the creation of the state. The Evolutionary Theory is regarded as the true
and correct theory regarding the origin of the state. This theory helps in What is Force theory of
understanding the forces and factors, which created the state and historical
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stage through which it passed.

Factors of Evolutionary Theory of State Matriarchal Theory of State

Origin
Following are the forces and factors evolutionary theory of sate

Patriarchal Theory of State

1. Kinship
2. Magic and Religion
3. Property and the rise of Economic Classes Aristotle State, Concept,
4. War and Force Nature, Aims & Objectives of
5. Political Consciousness Aristotle State

Kinship
Classification of Societies,
The state is based on the principle of command and obedience. In the Band, Tribes, Chiefdom &
earliest stages we find such a relationship in the family based on blood and State
birth. In this respect the matriarchal and patriarchal societies became the
basis of the origin of the state. There were families, clans and tribes, whose
Memberships were based on blood relationship which was the first element
of social unity and the first basis of organization and discipline. There used
to be a council of elders with a chief as political authority whose command CONSTITUTION OF USA
was obeyed by all the members of the tribe.. In this way the path was paved
for the development of the state Salient Features of the
American Constitution
Magic and Religion
Doctrine of U.S Constitution
In ancient times people were not civilized and advanced. So they did not Separation of...
understand the forces of nature. At that stage man was at the mercy of U.S Constitution A System of
nature. So he tried to control them by different practices which later on got Checks &...
the name of magic. Some people tribes had the knowledge of these forces. The President of United
So they acquired superiority over others and became their leaders. With the States of America

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passage of time such men became the priest-kings. Slowly and gradually Supreme Court of the United
religion became a powerful instrument for keeping control over the people. States of America
Even today religion plays an important role in the state activities.

Property and the rise of Economic Classes

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In the beginning people roomed from place to place in search of pasture and
water. They did not know what agriculture was and how crops were
cultivated. As a result of this they did not occupy a particular territory and
Principles of
lead a settled life. With the passage of time population increased and man Curriculum
was compelled to lead a settled life. This compelled them to occupy land Design by
with this there arose the need to have an authority to define and enforce the Taba and Hodgkinson
rights of the families or individuals within the territory of the settled
community. This authority was also supposed to defend the wealth, which
consisted mainly of land and domestic animals. In other words a common
Concept of Curriculum
authority was needed to define property rights and property relations and to Design
decide issues like inheritance, theft, exchange of goods etc. It is said where
there is no property there can be no government. This means that the Curriculum
government and the state came into existence with the beginning of the
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private property and the division of the society with classes.
Introduction,
War and Force Definition & Features

War and force also played an important role in the .development of the
state. Wherever force is used there is a definite purpose for it. In the
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beginning force was used to capture animals, wealth and land of the with Examples
neighboring tribes. So we can say that the wars in the beginning were for
economic purposes. War changed the tribes into political entity. As a result Operating System Definition
there came into being a permanent leadership. During the time of war the
Types Functions
tribal chose their leaders who led them in the war. Since war became a
permanent feature of tribal life, leadership also became permanent. With the
Importance
passage of time a powerful tribal leader after many successful wars became
the king. In this way a tribal state was changed into kingdoms and in this
way the modern state came into being.

Political Consciousness

This means the thought of knowledge as to why political organization is

needed. In the beginning there was the need for defense and protection of
life, liberty and property, regulation of social relations etc. Political
consciousness began in ancient times. It is a very slow process. It took a
very long time for man to ask about the political authority. The day people
asked the question why political consciousness began and about its
progresses and development. This also helped in the growth and
development of the state and government.

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