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Which of the following grievances from the Declaration of Independence reflects the principle of social contract? A "He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good." B "He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power." C "For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world." D "For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent."

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D "For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent." is the grievance from the Declaration of Independence that reflects the principle of social contract.
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The correct choice is D. "For imposing Taxes on us with out consent."

(That's actually called Taxation Without Representation)
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