Political Science · Political Theory
Which of the following theories of the origin of the state was accepted by liberalism?
APluralist theory
BMarxist theory
CHistorical theory ✓ Correct
DInstitutional theory
Correct answer: (C) Historical theory — Liberalism accepted the historical theory of the origin of the state, so the answer is the historical theory.
Explanation
★Liberalism accepted the historical theory of the origin of the state, so the answer is the historical theory.
★The historical theory holds that the state is the product of gradual growth and evolution over time.
★This fits liberalism's preference for organic, reform-based development rather than sudden upheaval.
★It treats the state as having grown through kinship, religion, war and political consciousness.
★The Marxist theory roots the state in class conflict and rejects the liberal, evolutionary account.
★The pluralist theory sees the state as one among many associations, a separate emphasis.
★By accepting gradual historical growth, liberals supported continuity, constitutional development and rule of law.
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