Quiz on 'Towards A Social Contract for Tomorrow'

Using a complete, academic paragraph ( 7-8 sentences),explain how the governance and laws during Covid-19 pandemic display a need for a social contract ?

• BE SURE TO :

• RESTATE THE QUESTION, ANSWER THE?, CITE 1 EVIDENCE FROM THE TEXT, SUMMARIZE HOW THE EVIDENCE SHOWS YOUR ANSWER, AND SUMMARIZE YOUR THOUGHTS!

Why might Nanjala Nyabola's background in both African Studies and Law be significant for her work on digital rights and governance?

• It allows her to write fiction novels

• It provides her with a broad perspective on legal and social issues affecting technology and rights

• It limits her understanding to only African contexts

• It prevents her from working with international organizations

What is the main principle of the social contract as described in the text?

• Individuals cede some personal freedoms to the government in exchange for protection from violence outside of society.

• Governments must always provide unlimited freedom to citizens.

• Citizens are not required to follow any laws set by the government.

• The government should not intervene in the lives of citizens.

How is the social contract linked to the idea of justice and rights in legal scholarship?

• By arguing that rights exist because of the social contract.

• By denying the existence of rights.

• By stating that rights are only for government officials.

• By claiming that rights are not important in society.

What does the recognition framework emphasize as important in defining an active citizenry?

• The importance of belonging

• The need for economic growth

• The role of technology

• The reduction of government spending

How does the paper propose to help in building back better?

• By restoring and renewing commitments related to the social contract

• By increasing taxes on citizens

• By reducing international cooperation

• By focusing solely on economic development

Which statement best describes the extension of the social contract according to the text?

• It extends into doing public good fairly and inclusively

• It is limited to providing military protection

• It only applies to property rights

• It is only relevant in monarchies

According to the text, what is the main ethical obligation created by the human capacity for reason in some non-Western philosophies?

• To accumulate wealth

• To protect beings that do not have the capacity for reason

• To conquer other societies

• To develop advanced technology

What is the Medina Charter of 622 significant for in Islamic thought?

• It was the first written constitution in Europe

• It outlines the organization of relations between various groups to ensure the survival of the city of Medina

• It established the divine right of kings

• It introduced the concept of democracy

Which concept in Chinese political theory emphasizes that rulers must meet moral and material standards to maintain their legitimacy?

• Divine right of kings

• Mandate of heaven

• Social contract

• Mahasammata