What does Luther mean when he says he must be convinced by Scripture and plain Reason?

What states were considered part of the antebellum south?

John locke viewed the social contract as a choice or "consent of the governed", where the people possess the power to change government. how did thomas hobbes see the social contract? man is born in chains, but can be set free through good deeds. man is born happy, but becomes more miserable as he ages. man is born poor, but can rely on other individuals for security. man is born selfish, but can give up some freedom in return for security provided by the government.

Explain the goal of redistricting. how does redistricting support the democratic process?