Marcelina H. answered • 04/11/25
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New to Wyzant
French and Political Science Major with a minor in TESOL
The social contract is an agreement to exit the state of nature for civil society, which is governed by laws and regulations. While some theorists argue that it is binding, others make exceptions in cases of violations of natural law. Ways of entering into this contract can range from tacit to implied consent.
