Question

Which statement summarizes the social contract described by John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau?

A. Governments promise tolerance in exchange for unquestionable loyalty.

B. People surrender some of their natural rights in exchange for the common good.

C. People pledge their lives in exchange for the government's promise to refrain from force.

D. Governments pledge to compete with other governments for resources.

Answer 1

Answer: B. People surrender some of their natural rights in exchange for the common good.