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What did government stand to gain by implementing the social contract theory?

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The government stood to gain authority by implementing the social contract theory. This was the theory that originated during the Age of Enlightenment. This authority helps to protect the remaining rights of the citizens.
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they were hopying to gain more people on there side and a great colony
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