They all studied the social contract.
Answer:
In simple words, in the given context the author is stating about the poor condition under which many of the governments are oppression the population of their own society by passing strict rules on basic activities.
The author in the given statements is try to convey that strict and oppressing rules means the government is doing something wrong and does not want their individuals to know the truth.
In addition to the potential threat Iraq posed to the U.S., Pres. Bush had to take into consideration the threat against U.S. allies in the region. The 2003 invasion of Iraq resulted in the arrest of Saddam Hussein and the removal of his regime.