Question

Which of the following BEST describes a social contract as defined by Western philosophers in the 18th century?
A.
a contract that forces people to release all of their liberty in exchange for basic services
B.
By rejecting any form of government, people should have a contract amongst themselves to maintain peace and order.
C.
A social contract ensures that a monarch will provide its people basic services like education and protection from enemies.
D.
people consenting to a form of government, which implies that an individual releases some liberty for the common good