"The State Has Its Origin in the Desire of Ruling

question 48

Multiple Choice

"The state has its origin in the desire of ruling elites to give permanence to social arrangements that benefit themselves." This statement reflects the views of

• A) conflict theorists.
• B) functionalists.
• C) social-contract theorists.
• D) nominalists.

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