Drafting the Constitution — Unit test

Question 5 • MI-Government/Civics 2023

How do force theory and social contract theory differ?

Answer

Force theory is based on a society’s desire to remain free, while social contract theory is based on a government’s power being divided among multiple levels.

Force theory is based on strict rules being placed on people, while social contract theory is an agreement between a ruler and those being ruled.

Force theory is based on the principles of authoritarianism, while social contract theory is an agreement where ruling power stays within a family.

Force theory is based on the idea that a small group of elite members control ruling power, while social contract theory is based on the idea of one supreme leader.

Explanation

Force theory says a government was created when a powerful person or group imposed control over others, placing rules on them by force. Social contract theory says government arose from an agreement between the people and their ruler about how they would be governed. Therefore, choice B correctly distinguishes imposed rules from an agreement between ruler and ruled.

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