Abstract:
Beza's 'De iure magistratuum' had, directly or indirectly, a great influence
on the development of political theory in Western Europe. In this
paper the historical background of the 'De magistratuum' is discussed,
as well as basic political concepts which form the basis of Beza's political
theory, such as the origin of government and law, political contract
and covenant, political pluralism, the right to resist government, justice,
democracy, the priority of the people over government and rule of law.
