Florida Civics Literacy Practice Exam

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What is the social contract?

Share power
Court system rules
People elect a governor
Governmental protection

The correct answer is: Governmental protection

The social contract refers to the unwritten agreement between the government and its citizens in which the citizens give up certain freedoms and rights in exchange for protection and other benefits provided by the government. Option A, sharing power, refers to a distribution of power among different branches of government, but it does not encompass the entire concept of the social contract. Option B, court system rules, pertains to the legal system within a government and does not fully encompass the social contract. Option C, people electing a governor, is a key aspect of democracy, but it alone does not fully describe the social contract. The most accurate option is D, governmental protection, as it encompasses the idea that the government is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of its citizens in exchange for their adherence to laws and social norms.