A hypothetical agreement under which people consent to governmental rule in exchange for governmental protection of their rights; they do so to escape the chaos and insecurity of anarchy.

A. social contract
B. welfare state
C. judicial review
D. statutes


Ans: A. social contract

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Fill in the blank with the right word.

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a. overseeing the hiring process for new public workers b. assisting agencies in recruiting by listing all state job openings c. establishing policies on vacations, holidays, and retirement d. providing a link between state unions and the government

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What will be an ideal response?

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