The theory that government originates when people come together and give power to the government in exchange for government protecting people's natural rights is known as
a. divine right theory
b. force theory
c. social contract theory
d. evolution theory

I think the answer is C. Social contract theory

john locke is most associated with the idea of consent of the governed which is the idea that the government is only valid if it has the consent of the people who are being governed.

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the answer to your question is

the treaty of hopewell