Which theory is widely recognized as the genuine explanation for the emergence of the state?

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12 May 2022
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Explanation

Option A refers to the Divine Right theory, which claims rulers derive authority from a higher power. Option B is the Force theory, suggesting states form through conquest. Option C, the Social Contract theory, proposes states originate from agreements among people. Option D, the Evolutionary theory, is accepted as the true explanation, asserting that states develop gradually from family and tribal units.

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