Homework Help: Civics

Posted by Amy on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 6:05pm.

In civics we had to define a concept and then give an example in the constitution. But I cant find a decent definition about social compact. And what is an example of it in a definition? I also cant find a good example of Representative and property rights. Thank you!! Please help :)

Civics - Ms. Sue, Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 6:13pm
Here's a good definition and explanation of "social contract."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_compact

Representative -- check Article 1, Section 2.

http://www.house.gov/house/Constitution/Constitution.html

Property rights -- http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/data/constitution/amendment05/

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