Question

“And thus every man, by consenting with others to make one body politic under one government, puts himself under an obligation, to every one of that society, to submit to the determination of the majority, and to be concluded by it…” — John Locke, Two Treatises on Government

The quotation above demonstrates which constitutional principle of the founding fathers?

Select one:
A. separation of powers
B. common law
C. a social contract
D. natural law

Answer 1

D: A social contract.

Answer 2

C. Social contract.

Step-by-step explanation:

The social contract was a concept originated during the enlightenment era. It gives authority and legitimacy to the States and it explains why people should obey the government chooses. Locke said that by confirming each person to live under a certain type of society, they all accept to surrender certain freedoms and adopt some rights to make life in society able.

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