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The ideas of the Enlightenment, including the concept of the social contract, influenced the American Revolution. Which of these statements best explains what a social contract is?
People choose government representatives who write and pass laws.
People rule through their elected representatives.
People run the state by exerting their will.
People support the government in exchange for rights and protection.
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"People support the government in exchange for rights and protection."
Explanation: The social contract idea says individuals agree (explicitly or tacitly) to form/govern society and obey authorities in return for security, order, and protection of their rights.
Explanation: The social contract idea says individuals agree (explicitly or tacitly) to form/govern society and obey authorities in return for security, order, and protection of their rights.
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