The ideas of the enlightenment, including the concept of the social contract, influenced the american revolution. which of these statements best explains what a social contract is? apeople choose government representatives who write and pass laws. bpeople rule through their elected representatives. cpeople run the state by exerting their will. dpeople support the government in exchange for rights and protection.

Ineed ! 10 more minutes until test is ! will give 15+ points and ! kansas history which is an example of popular sovereignty? a. the fugitive slave law enforces stricter penalties for people who runaways. b. the united states congress passes a bill limiting the slave trade. c. settlers in nebraska vote on whether they wish to make slavery legal. d. an abolitionist exercises free speech by publishing a newspaper.