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Origin of State

ICSE · Class 11 · Political Science

Summary of Origin of State for ICSE Class 11 Political Science. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

The origin of state is explained through different theories because the exact beginning of political authority is not known. The main theories are Divine Origin Theory, Social Contract Theory, and Evolutionary Theory. Divine Origin Theory is the oldest and connects state authority with God. Social C

Key Concepts

The origin of state refers

The origin of state refers to the question of how political authority began. Since the beginning of state is not clearly known, political thinkers hav

This theory says that state

This theory says that state and political authority are created by God or a supernatural power. Rulers are treated as God’s representatives on earth a

This theory says that state begins

This theory says that state begins when people agree to form political authority through a contract. It rejects the idea that state is created by God

The state of nature is

The state of nature is a hypothetical condition before the state existed. Hobbes saw it as a state of war, Locke saw it as peaceful but inconvenient,

Hobbes described the state of nature

Hobbes described the state of nature as horrible, full of fear and violence. People made one contract and surrendered all rights to a sovereign. This

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the meaning of the origin of state
  • Explain Divine Origin Theory and its main features
  • Describe Social Contract Theory and the idea of state of nature
  • Differentiate between Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau
  • Understand the creation of state and government through social contract

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What are the important topics in Origin of State for ICSE Class 11 Political Science?
Key topics in Origin of State include Overview of Theories of the Origin of State, Theories of the Origin of State — Concept Map, Origin of State – Full Chapter Concept Hierarchy. These are the concepts ICSE Class 11 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Origin of State — ICSE Class 11 Political Science?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 65 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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