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Activity #2 - “Theories on the Rise of the State”

Class Number: B-13 Full Name: Villaueva, Hubert Mico P. Gr/Sec: 11-Faith

Instruction: Research for the following theories on the emergence of the states. Use the matrix below
for your answer. Properly cite the information sources.

Theory Definition Proponent/s Examples

1. Divine Right
Theory Right to rule based on their
filial relationship with
supernatural forces and
entities
Moses was chosen to
● King James I of lead God's people out of
England Egypt

2. Force Theory
A group of forces members
of another group to subject
themselves to their rules
● Thomas Hobbes, The United States'
● John Locke establishment involves a
● Jean Jacques foreign group entering a
Rousseau. new area and claiming it
as their own. Through
this process, they
dominated the existing
inhabitants by force,
eventually requiring
them to adhere to a new
type of rule.

3. Paternalistic
Theory The father essentially is the ● Immanuel Kant Laws that require
leader of the first political in 1785 drivers of automobiles
unit. highly patriarchal, ● John Stuart Mill to wear a seatbelt.
male-dominated society in 1859

4. Social Contract
Theory Mutual agreement between ● John Locke America's social
the ruler and the ruled to ● Jean-Jacques contract. It sets out what
ensure order and security Rousseau the government can and
● Immanuel Kant cannot do. People who
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 choose to live in
America agree to be
governed by the moral
and political obligations
outlined in the
Constitution's social
contract

5. Natural Theory Humans have a natural

Humans have an innate ● Aristotle drive to eat, drink, sleep
need to be part of a ● St. Thomas and procreate.
community. Aquinas
● C.S. Lewis

(for teacher’s use only)

FEEDBACK
❑ Information is somewhat accurate.
Needs to research further on the theories.
❑ Answers are incomplete.
Some cells in the matrix of theories are not
filled out with information.
❑ Examples given are okay, but difficult to
find relevance to the theory.
❑ Sources of information must be properly
cited.
❑ Check spelling and grammar.
❑ The output was submitted past the
deadline.
❑ Information is accurate and well-researched.
❑ Answers are complete. The matrix of theories is
rich with information.
❑ Examples given are correct and relevant to the
theory.
❑ Sources of information are properly cited.
❑ Minimal to no grammatical, spelling, and
punctuation errors.
❑ The output was submitted on time.

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