Which of the following statements best describes the term ldquo Social Contract rdquo ........

Indian Polity Introduction

Which of the following statements best describes the term “Social Contract”?

It refers to lawful restriction on the government so that Liberty of citizens is not compromised.

It is an agreement between the government and citizens, defining the rights and duties of each.

It refers to an arrangement where the power to govern comes from the people, but elected officials represent their interests.

It is an Opportunity available to all the citizens of the state to develop themselves fully.

Option 1st refers to Limited government, it is a theory of governance in which the government only has those powers delegated to it by law, often through a written constitution.
Option 2nd refers to Social Contract which is an agreement between the government and citizens, defining the rights and duties of each.
Option 3rd refers to the Republican democracy which refers to an arrangement where the power to govern comes from the people, but elected officials represent their interests.
Option 4th defines the term liberty. Positive liberty is the possibility of acting — or the fact of acting — in such a way as to take control of one’s life and realize one’s fundamental purposes. One may surmise that the purpose of ensuring that one has no obstacles is to realize one’s full potential.

Hence option 2nd is correct.