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social contract (compact)
Agreement among all the people in a society to give up part of their freedom to a government in return for protection of their natural rights. A theory developed by Locke to explain the origin of legitimate government.
See also: royalty , common or public good , amendment (constitutional) , British constitution , criminal law |
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Dictionary of National St&ards for Civics & Government INDEX:List of Terms: Terms beginning with "A", Page 1 |
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1 A: Page 1 of 1.
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