The idea of a social contract is related to natural rights in that it is based on the belief that individuals have certain inherent and inalienable rights, which cannot be taken away or violated by any authority or government. The social contract theory proposes that individuals enter into a mutual agreement or contract to form a society or government, in which they surrender some of their rights and freedoms in exchange for protection and the maintenance of order and justice. This contract ensures that individuals' natural rights are respected and preserved while allowing for the establishment of a governing system that upholds and enforces these rights.
