GOVERNMENT

JAMB 2016 - Question 21

Government 2016 JAMB Past Questions - Question 21: The modern theory of sovereignty was popularized by

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
The modern theory of sovereignty was popularized by
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Correct Answer

C

Explanation

The modern theory of sovereignty was popularized by Jean Bodin. The ideaof sovereignty originated in France through the writings of Jean Bodin(1530-1596). The French political philosophers introduced the modern theory ofsovereignty into political theory. It was later developed by famous politicalscientists such as Hobbes, lock, Grotius, Rousseau, dicey, Benthana john Austinetc