Question

Social contract theory holds that governments get their power from the people, and that if the government no longer serves the people it can be overthrown. which of these offers the best example of social contract theory in practice in america?
a.the mayflower compact
b.the albany plan of union
c.the articles of confederation
d.the declaration of independence

Answer 1

The Declaration of Independence is the best example of Social Contract Theory. Jefferson's statement "whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it" is one of the many statements that embody the idea. Much of the philosophy surrounding and within the Declaration comes from John Locke.