The Concept of a Social Contract Existing Between People and the Government

question 94

Multiple Choice

The concept of a social contract existing between people and the government first occurred in the United States in which of the following situations?

• A) During the Civil Rights era
• B) In the Plymouth colony
• C) When the Declaration of Independence was signed
• D) When the Articles of Confederation were passed
• E) When the Constitution was ratified

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Definitions:

Shaming

A social process of expressing disapproval aimed at inducing remorse in the person being shamed and discouraging deviant behavior.

Control Theorists

Scholars who focus on theories explaining how social control mechanisms reduce or prevent deviant behavior, emphasizing the importance of societal bonds.

Social Control

Mechanisms, strategies, and institutions aimed at regulating individual and group behavior in an attempt to enforce conformity and compliance with the norms and rules of a society.

Control Theories

A set of theories in criminology that focuses on the various social and personal factors that inhibit individuals from engaging in deviant behavior.