Question

Which statement BEST describes a social contract? A. an implied agreement between citizens and government in which citizens release some liberty to government for the good of society B. a contract between local residents and providers of basic services like water and energy C. an understanding that the judiciary branch of government will be wholly independent of the other branches of government D. an agreement between citizens and their government in which governments will provide safety, shelter, and basic services in exchange for most of their citizens’ liberty

Answer 1

I believe the answer is: A. an implied agreement between citizens and government in which citizens release some liberty to government for the good of society

Social contract is created based on the moral and philosophy that the majority of people have within a certain society. It represent a conscious submission to sacrifice a certain level of personal freedom so the government can intervene and stabilize the society.

Answer 2

The answer is the option A. An implied agreement between citizens and goverment for the good of society. This means that while citizens quit some rights and give the government the right to rule, the government has to use those powers for the good a major good of all citizens, making laws tha permit to live orderly and in armony.