Question

what is a social contract?
the original form of government in the united states
an agreement when people give up some liberties in exchange for security from the government.
the beginning of the constitution outlining the first 10 amendments.
also know as the great compromise, it was a combination of the new jersey and virginia plans.

the declaration of independence served as ______.
the original form of government in the united states.
a social contract.
a break from the britsh government to protect american liberties.
a compromise of the new jersey and virginia plans.

which group(s) of people were initially allowed the right to vote initially?
white women
black people
white men
indigenous people

Explanation:

First Question: What is a Social Contract?

• The first option is incorrect as the original US government was the Articles of Confederation, not a social contract.
• The second option matches the definition of a social contract (people give up liberties for government security).
• The third option refers to the Bill of Rights (first 10 Amendments), not a social contract.
• The fourth option is about the Great Compromise (New Jersey + Virginia Plans), not a social contract.

• The first option is incorrect (original US government was Articles of Confederation).
• The second option: The Declaration is not a social contract (social contract is about government - people agreement, Declaration is about separating from Britain).
• The third option is correct: The Declaration announced the break from British rule to protect American liberties.
• The fourth option is about the Great Compromise, not the Declaration.

• Initially, voting rights were restricted to white men (property - owning in many cases). White women, Black people, and Indigenous people were excluded initially.

Answer:

B. An agreement when people give up some liberties in exchange for security from the government.

Second Question: The Declaration of Independence served as ______.