The ideas of the enlightenment, including the concept of the social contract, influenced the american revolution. which of
these statements best explains what a social contract is?
people choose government representatives who write and pass laws.
people rule through their elected representatives.
people run the state by exerting their will.
people support the government in exchange for rights and protection.

people support the government in exchange for rights

Explanation:

People support the government in exchange for rights and protection.

Explanation:

Enlightenment thinker John Locke, conceived the social contract for a legitimate authority of the state over peoples, where given such individual rights are given to obtain the benefits of coexisting in a civil society.

A state exists only to serve the will of the peoples, and bases its political power in them to protect them.

The social contract became a foundational principle set in the early formation of the American political system who advocates for individuals' rights and protection of private property.

Also, it seeks citizens to carry business and economic activity with limited state intervention.

John Locke an English man from the Enlightenment was the main ponent of this idea, suggesting individuals can decide to give or withhold the power they gave to a sovereign.

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