Article ii. each state retains its sovereignty, freedom and independence, and every power, jurisdiction and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the united states, in congress assembled.
article iii. the said states herby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defence , the security of their liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other, against all force offered to, or attacks made upon them, or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretence
the united states in congress assembled, shall never engage in a war.. nor enter into any treaties or alliances, nor coin nor borrow money on the credit of the united states, nor appropriate money, nor agree upon the number of vessels of war to be built or purchased, or the number of land or sea forces to be raised, nor appoint a commander in chief of the army or navy, unless nine states assent approve to the same, nor shall a question on any other point, except for adjourning from day to day, be determined unless by the votes of a majority of the united states in congress assembled

how is the principle of the social contract reflected in the declaration of independence or the articles of confederation?