Which statement summarizes the social contract described by john locke and jean-jacques rousseau? A) People pledge their lives in exchange for the governments promise to refrain from force
B) People surrender some of their natural rights in exchange for protection and the common good
C) Governments pledge to compete with other governments around the world for resources
D) Governments promise tolerance in exchange for unquestionable loyalty​

first second and third

explanation:

`stare decisis is a legal doctrine that obligates courts to follow historical cases when making a ruling on a similar current or future case. stare decisis ensures that cases with identical facts be approached in the same way, unless overruled by the same court or a higher court such as the us supreme court. simply put, it binds courts to follow legal precedents set by previous decisions.

stare decisis is a latin term meaning "to stand by that which is decided".