Question

1.4 unit 1 vocabulary practice (20 points) - due 1/16/26 a social contract is an agreement between the people and their government signifying their consent to be governed in the united states, what is one thing the government expects of the people and one thing the people expect of the government as part of this agreement?

Explanation:

The social contract in the U.S. is a mutual agreement. Citizens consent to follow laws and contribute to the nation (like paying taxes or obeying regulations). In return, the government is expected to provide essential public services that support the well-being of the population.

Answer:

One thing the government expects of people: Citizens are expected to follow the laws of the United States and contribute to the nation (such as paying taxes, serving on juries, or obeying local, state, and federal regulations).
One thing people expect of the government: People expect the government to provide high-quality, accessible public services like public education, infrastructure (roads, clean water), or protection through law enforcement and national defense.