1. Foundations of Government
Unit 1

2. Theories of the Origin of the State
Evolutionary
Began with the family and evolved as the family grew
Force
People need each other to survive
People of an area are forced under the authority of one group or person
Those in charge use violence/ threat of violence to get the work accomplished

3. Theories of the Origin of the State
Divine Right
Believed that rulers were either descendants of the people’s god(s) or chosen by the god(s) to rule
Social Contract
People gave to the state only the power necessary to bring about and maintain order

4. The Social Contract
According to John Locke, under what circumstances can a people break a social contract?
When government fails to preserve the rights of the people
What are the rights of the people according to John Locke?
Life
Liberty
Property