Which Statement Best Summarizes the Concept of a Social Contract

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which statement best summarizes the concept of a social contract?

• A) People enter into an agreement with one another to not commit crimes so as to avoid having to form a government.
• B) The government has a responsibility to preserve and protect the social freedoms of the people it is governing.
• C) It is up to the people to keep a lookout for those who might be breaking the law and punish anyone who violates the laws.
• D) People agree with one another to form a government, as long as the government protects their rights.

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Definitions:

Auditory Encoding

The process by which auditory information is converted into a form that allows it to be stored in memory.

Sensory Storage

A very short-term form of memory that allows the retention of information received through the senses for a brief period.

Visual Image

A mental representation or picture perceived with the mind's eye or created by the brain’s ability to interpret visual information.

Chunking

A method of organizing information into familiar, manageable units or chunks, often used as a memory aid to enhance recall ability.