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Which of the following statements best describes the idea of the social contract?

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The social contract is the idea that individuals voluntarily agree to live together in a society, giving up some individual freedoms in exchange for the benefits of living in a community. The contract implies that the state or government has a responsibility to protect the rights and well-being of its citizens, and in return, citizens have a duty to follow the laws and contribute to the functioning of society.
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