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An idea of the Enlightenment, the social contract theory of government states that government is an agreement between those in power and the people under their rule. The people agree to follow the government's rules (giving up some of their natural rights) in exchange for the government's protection. If either side violates the agreement, the contract is void.

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An idea of the Enlightenment, the social contract theory of government states that government is an agreement between those in power and the people under their rule. The people agree to follow the government's rules (giving up some of their natural rights) in exchange for the government's protection. If either side violates the agreement, the contract is void.





 
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