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TAKE YOUR PICK (OPTION A or B)
OPTION A
QUESTION 1
a) Refer to Learning Unit 1 and explain the notion of “social contract.” (4)
ANSWER:
The notion of the "social contract" refers to the theoretical agreement between individuals
and the state in which people collectively consent to surrender some of their freedoms in
exchange for security, protection, and order provided by the government. This concept,
associated with philosophers such as Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean-Jacques
Rousseau, suggests that the legitimacy of governmental authority stems from the consent
OPTION B
of the governed. The social contract serves as a foundation for political and legal systems,
QUESTION 1
emphasizing the reciprocal responsibilities between citizens and the state.
a) Refer to Learning Unit 1 and explain the notion of “social contract.” (4)
ANSWER:
The notion of a "social contract" refers to an implicit agreement among members of a
society to cooperate for social benefits, such as protection and the maintenance of order.
This theory suggests that individuals consent, either explicitly or implicitly, to surrender
some of their freedoms to a governing body in exchange for security and societal structure.
Philosophers such as Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau have
Disclaimer:
The materials provided
contributed toare intendedinterpretations
different for educational and informational
of the purposesemphasizing
social contract, only. They either the
should not be submitted as original work or used in violation of any academic institution's
policies.necessity
The buyerofis asolely
strong sovereign
responsible for(Hobbes), the protection
how the materials are used.of natural rights (Locke), or the
collective will of the people (Rousseau).
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TAKE YOUR PICK (OPTION A or B)
OPTION A
QUESTION 1
a) Refer to Learning Unit 1 and explain the notion of “social contract.” (4)
ANSWER:
The notion of the "social contract" refers to the theoretical agreement between individuals
and the state in which people collectively consent to surrender some of their freedoms in
exchange for security, protection, and order provided by the government. This concept,
associated with philosophers such as Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean-Jacques
Rousseau, suggests that the legitimacy of governmental authority stems from the consent
OPTION B
of the governed. The social contract serves as a foundation for political and legal systems,
QUESTION 1
emphasizing the reciprocal responsibilities between citizens and the state.
a) Refer to Learning Unit 1 and explain the notion of “social contract.” (4)
ANSWER:
The notion of a "social contract" refers to an implicit agreement among members of a
society to cooperate for social benefits, such as protection and the maintenance of order.
This theory suggests that individuals consent, either explicitly or implicitly, to surrender
some of their freedoms to a governing body in exchange for security and societal structure.
Philosophers such as Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau have
Disclaimer:
The materials provided
contributed toare intendedinterpretations
different for educational and informational
of the purposesemphasizing
social contract, only. They either the
should not be submitted as original work or used in violation of any academic institution's
policies.necessity
The buyerofis asolely
strong sovereign
responsible for(Hobbes), the protection
how the materials are used.of natural rights (Locke), or the
collective will of the people (Rousseau).
