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.