What did government stand to gain by implementing the social contract theory?

authority
peace
legitimacy
prosperity

The correct answer is B) Peace.

The Social Contract theory revolves around an agreement between the citizens and the government. In this agreement, citizens agree to give up some of their freedoms and limit their abilities as to what they can do in society. In return, the government offers to respond to the needs of the people. This type of agreement in which citizens are willingly giving up some of their freedoms in order to abide by laws made by the government, helps to create a more peaceful society. The rules and consequences developed by the government helps to maintain order and helps to keep citizens safe.

Hi!

The answer is option B, peace.

Explanation:

According to the social contract theory, the purpose of government was to keep people safe and to use power for the good of the people.

The social contract theory stated that, in order for people to live their lives in peace, some things had to be given up such as their freedom to harm and rob others. If all the citizens agreed to this, then people would live in peace and that’s what the government hoped for.