Question
2. Briefly define the Social Contract Theory(1 point)
Responses
Breaking the contract if government interferes with your life, liberty, or property
Breaking the contract if government interferes with your life, liberty, or property
Natural Rights are protected
Natural Rights are protected
The people surrender their rights to the government for protection (cannot break contract)
The people surrender their rights to the government for protection (cannot break contract)
Citizens surrender their rights for protection
Responses
Breaking the contract if government interferes with your life, liberty, or property
Breaking the contract if government interferes with your life, liberty, or property
Natural Rights are protected
Natural Rights are protected
The people surrender their rights to the government for protection (cannot break contract)
The people surrender their rights to the government for protection (cannot break contract)
Citizens surrender their rights for protection
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Social Contract Theory is a philosophical concept that posits that individuals consent, either explicitly or implicitly, to surrender some of their freedoms and submit to the authority of a government in exchange for protection of their remaining rights and maintenance of social order. This theory emphasizes the mutual obligations between the governed and the governing entity.