Political Science MCQs

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The Social Contract theory replaced:
A. The force theory
B. Divine origin theory
C. Patriarchal theory
D. Matriarchal theory
Rousseau’s Social Contract theory exercised immense influence on:__________?
A. The glorious revolution of 1688 in england
B. The french revolution of 1779
C. The french revolution of october 1917
D. The american war of independence
The Social Contract theory paved the way for:_________?
A. Rise of absolute monarchy
B. Introduction of direct democracy
C. Growth of autocratic systems of governent
D. Democracy
One of the major contributions of the Social Contract theory is that:
A. It assumes that the relationship between the state and individual is voluntary
B. It assumes that the individual made the contract for personal safety and security of personal property
C. It assumes that a contract is possible outside the state
D. It gave a death blow to the ‘divine origin theory’ and paved the way for democracy
Which one of the following defects of the Social Contract theory is correct?
A. It attached undue importance to religion
B. It attached too much of importance to force
C. It supported the ‘divine right of the kings’
D. It is historically wrong