Multiple choice

The central point of social contract theory is that the sale is

  1. democratic

  2. absolute

  3. a man-made institution

  4. sovereign
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Social contract theory emphasizes that the state is a man-made institution created by individuals through mutual agreement. Thinkers like Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau argued that political authority derives from the consent of the governed, not from divine right or natural law. The state exists to protect natural rights and maintain order.

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