SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
According to the Force Theory, how does a ruler claim legitimacy to rule?
A
By the social contract
B
By having the most powerful military
C
By divine birth
D
By an election
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Origins of the State. The Force Theory. The force theory states that one person or a small group took control of an area and forced all within it to submit to that person’s or group’s rule.

Detailed explanation-2: -This theory proposes that the origin of state is developed through the use of force. One person or a small group of people claim control over the population in a specific area by force. Once the rule is well established the state is established. This theory is generally a result of war.

Detailed explanation-3: -For example, when the German Army invaded France in 1940, they took control of the people and government through military occupation. This occupation was done with the intention of bringing France under Nazi governmental rule, but was overthrown by Allied forces in 1944.

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