Question

The social contract theory states that governments should always be allowed to encourage the spread of Protestantism. farmers are required to give up some rights in exchange for government provided funding. peasants should raise up against the wealthy to gain equal status within society. citizens give up some liberties to government in exchange for protection of their self-interests.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D) citizens give up some liberties to government in exchange for protection of their self interests.

The social contract theory is a product of the Enlightenment era. This period of new political and social theories helped to shape many forms of government all over the world today.

The idea of a social contract consists citizens willingly giving up some of their freedoms/abilities in return for a government that will establish laws and order in society. In this contract, the government works as a means to protect people and provides a necessary structure for a society.

Answer 2

D.) citizens give up some liberties to government in exchange for their self-interest