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What is it called when people make an agreement between themselves and the
government?—ANSWER--A social contract
According to the social contract theory, what is the origin of society?—ANSWER--Society is
the product of human desire and effort
Which of the following did John Locke view as the most important protections under the
social contract?—ANSWER--Liberty and property
Which of these accurately describes John Locke's view on the state of nature?—ANSWER--
The state of nature was peaceful and consisted of rational human beings
According to John Locke, how much authority should society have over its citizens under the
social contract?—ANSWER--Limited authority, the social contract should provide a society in
which the society has no more power than is necessary to regulate the natural rights and co-
existence of its citizens
Describe the characteristics of a social contract.—ANSWER--A social contract is a collective
expression of a collectively shared interest, a definition of human nature, and a specification
of natural rights.
, In what way is the state of nature important for constructing a social contract?—ANSWER--
Society should be a reflection of what it means to be human, and natural rights must be
acknowledged and protected in a social contract.
Why is it important to know what the quality of life is like in the state of nature?—ANSWER--
How bad or good life is in the state of nature will guide the need to cooperate with others,
and the subsequent social contract will help overcome the drawbacks experienced in the
state of nature.
What is the purpose of a social contract?—ANSWER--Social contracts are created to
acknowledge and protect natural rights.
What is an important weakness of a social contract?—ANSWER--Social contracts require
consensus, which is difficult to obtain in any society.
What do natural rights let you do?—ANSWER--Natural rights let you do what you need to
survive and be secure, and they impart an equality of all people.
What did the Enlightenment philosophers used the state of nature for?—ANSWER--
Enlightenment philosophers used the state of nature to define human nature and argued for
a proper society and government based on that nature.
What conditions are required for a social contract to work?—ANSWER--The conditions
needed for a social contract to work include consensus among those involved in the social
contract and a uniformity of ability and purpose among those who agree to it.
What does the theory of a social contract acknowledge?—ANSWER--The social contract
acknowledges that the people are in relationship with the government and there are
obligations the citizens have to a society.
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Quizzes with 100% CORRECT
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What is it called when people make an agreement between themselves and the
government?—ANSWER--A social contract
According to the social contract theory, what is the origin of society?—ANSWER--Society is
the product of human desire and effort
Which of the following did John Locke view as the most important protections under the
social contract?—ANSWER--Liberty and property
Which of these accurately describes John Locke's view on the state of nature?—ANSWER--
The state of nature was peaceful and consisted of rational human beings
According to John Locke, how much authority should society have over its citizens under the
social contract?—ANSWER--Limited authority, the social contract should provide a society in
which the society has no more power than is necessary to regulate the natural rights and co-
existence of its citizens
Describe the characteristics of a social contract.—ANSWER--A social contract is a collective
expression of a collectively shared interest, a definition of human nature, and a specification
of natural rights.
, In what way is the state of nature important for constructing a social contract?—ANSWER--
Society should be a reflection of what it means to be human, and natural rights must be
acknowledged and protected in a social contract.
Why is it important to know what the quality of life is like in the state of nature?—ANSWER--
How bad or good life is in the state of nature will guide the need to cooperate with others,
and the subsequent social contract will help overcome the drawbacks experienced in the
state of nature.
What is the purpose of a social contract?—ANSWER--Social contracts are created to
acknowledge and protect natural rights.
What is an important weakness of a social contract?—ANSWER--Social contracts require
consensus, which is difficult to obtain in any society.
What do natural rights let you do?—ANSWER--Natural rights let you do what you need to
survive and be secure, and they impart an equality of all people.
What did the Enlightenment philosophers used the state of nature for?—ANSWER--
Enlightenment philosophers used the state of nature to define human nature and argued for
a proper society and government based on that nature.
What conditions are required for a social contract to work?—ANSWER--The conditions
needed for a social contract to work include consensus among those involved in the social
contract and a uniformity of ability and purpose among those who agree to it.
What does the theory of a social contract acknowledge?—ANSWER--The social contract
acknowledges that the people are in relationship with the government and there are
obligations the citizens have to a society.
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
