What is meant by a social contract? How does the concept of social contract relate to natural law?

What will be an ideal response?


A social contract is the Enlightenment-era concept that humans abandon their natural state of individual freedom to join together and form society. In the process of forming a social contract, individuals surrender some freedoms to society as a whole, and government, once formed, is obligated to assume responsibilities towards its citizens and to provide for their protection and welfare.

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The theory of punishment that assumes that people will refrain from crime because of fear of punishment is ______.

a. retribution b. incapacitation c. just deserts d. deterrence

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It might also be argued that women might be ______ to an approach that emphasizes caring because of the social role that they have traditionally performed.

a. less attracted b. more attracted c. somewhat attracted d. none of the above

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Santos’ professional interviewing tips included the following with the exception of ______.

a. dress appropriately b. look people in the eye c. ask interviewers personal questions d. bring a portfolio

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The release of an inmate under specific conditions is known as a(n) ________.

A. unconditional waiver B. unsecured bond C. release to pretrial services D. conditional release

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