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Which era saw the heyday of the social contract as the leading doctrine of political legitimacy?
Which era saw the heyday of the social contract as the leading doctrine of political legitimacy?
- Mid-17th to early 19th centuries (correct)
- Early 16th to late 17th centuries
- Mid-18th to late 19th centuries
- Late 19th to early 20th centuries
What is the starting point for most social contract theories?
What is the starting point for most social contract theories?
- Examination of economic systems
- Examination of historical political structures
- Examination of the human condition absent of any political order (correct)
- Examination of religious doctrines
What is the core concept of constitutionalism related to the social contract?
What is the core concept of constitutionalism related to the social contract?
- Abolishment of all forms of government
- Legitimacy of the authority of the state over the individual (correct)
- Economic equality among individuals
- Religious freedom for all citizens
What typically happens in social contract arguments according to the text?
What typically happens in social contract arguments according to the text?
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Who discussed the concept of social contract in the book 'The Social Contract'?
Who discussed the concept of social contract in the book 'The Social Contract'?
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