Which if the following quotes best reflects the principle of social contract in the declaration of independence ?
a. governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes
b. mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves
c. he has kept among us, in times of peace, standing armies without the consent of our legislators
d. he has made judges depend on his will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment

C. He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the consent of our legislators.

Explanation:

This is the quote that best reflects the principle of social contract in the Declaration of Independence. The principle of social contract states that the people of a country are the ones who hold the sovereignty of the state. Therefore, every action that is taken by the government needs to be consented to by the people in the form of their representatives. This is the idea that the King violated according to this statement.

pretty sure it is c

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