A.The Glorious Revolution of 1688 in England
B.The French Revolution of 1789
C.The French Revolution of October 1917
D.The American War of independence
Rousseau’s Social Contract theory exercised immense influence on: Read More »
A.Rise of absolute monarchy
B.Introduction of direct democracy
C.Growth of autocratic systems of governent
D.Democracy
The Social Contract theory paved the way for: Read More »
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
One of the major contributions of the Social Contract theory is that: Read More »
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
Which of the following defects of the Social Contract theory is correct? Read More »
A.J.S. Mill
B.T.H. Green
C.Locke
D.Bentham
The Principle of ‘public good’ was borrowed by Rousseau from: Read More »
A.Hobbes
B.Locke
C.Bodin
D.Austin
Roussea borrowed the concept of absolute sovereignty from: Read More »
A.Permanent
B.Keeps on changing according to time and place
C.Purely Temporary
D.Highly flexible
The General Will, is: Read More »
A.Always right
B.Generally right
C.Never right
D.Can be both right and wrong
The General Will according to Rousseau is: Read More »
A.The General Will is best expressed through parliamentary institutions
B.The General Will is represented by the King
C.The General Will is represented by the popularly elected government
D.General Will cannot be represented through Parliamentary institutions
Which of the following statements about General Will is correct? Read More »
A.Non-sovereign
B.Sovereign
C.Ejoys only limited sovereignty
D.Legally sovereign
The General Will is Read More »
