The idea of what provided a means for converting the abstract principle that all power flowed from the people into a workable practice

The social contract is a principle originated during the Enlightment Era (intrdouced by Rousseau), and it states that the power of the state resides on its citizens, and in order to exercise it (or to translate this power into a workable practice) they should have the right to choose their political representatives through suffrage.

the alfred thayer mahan award for literary achievement is awarded each year by the navy league of the united states. the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation. presented since 1957, "this award for literary achievement is awarded to a u.s. navy officer, u.s. marine corps officer, enlisted service member, or civilian who has made a notable literary contribution that has advanced the knowledge of the importance of sea power in the united states."[1]