What is one criticism often made of the social contract theory? a. governments created through social contract rather than force are not legitimate b. dynasty rulers generally provide more civil rights than elected officials c. most new governments are formed as the result of violent--not an agreement d. people are born or made subjects of a government--they don't get to choose the first philosophers to consider the idea of a society contract believed that a. an illegitimate government could be replaced, rightfully, by its citizens b. the common people should have more rights than the individuals in power c. woman and slaves must be allowed to vote if a civilization was to succeed d. the payment of taxes was an obligation of every citizen expecting protection what aspect of american democracy first emerged because of disparities in size between colonies that became the united states? a. individual rights b. power sharing c. free enterprise c. compromise

What is one criticism often made of the social contract theory?

D. people are born or made subjects of a government--they don't get to choose.

In that sense, critics would say it's not really a "contract," because people find themselves in it without ever being able to give their informed consent to be part of it.  Supporters of the social contract theory would say that it is an implicit contract, entered into as persons born in a society make use of the resources of that society and choose to stay within it rather than leave.

The first philosophers to consider the idea of a society contract believed that

A. an illegitimate government could be replaced, rightfully, by its citizens .

Because the social contract means that government gets its authority from the consent of those who  are governed, that also meant that the citizens have the right to replace a government that isn't carrying out its duties.

What aspect of American democracy first emerged because of disparities in size between colonies that became the United States?

B. power sharing

Think about how Congress eventually was constituted.  In the House of Representatives, the number of representatives is based on each state's population (which gives larger power to the bigger, more populous states),. But in the Senate, each state (regardless of population) gets the same number of Senators (two).  This is a way of giving smaller states a still sizable voice in government.