The social contract theory states that governments should always be allowed to encourage the spread of the protestantism. farmers are required to give up some rights in exchange for the government provided funding. peasants should raise up against the wealthy to gain equal status within society. citizens give up some liberties to government in exchange for protection of their self-interests

The correct answer is Citizens give up some liberties to government in exchange for protection of their self-interests.

The social contract was an idea developed during the Enlightenment period in world history and still effects many nations to this day. For example, the United States uses a social contract. Federal, state, and local governments create laws in order to keep citizens safe. This means that citizens cannot do whatever they want. This means to establish order helps to keep citizens safe but also limits their rights.

Citizens give up some liberties to government in exchange for protection of their self-interests.

2018 means 2018 ce or common era

there have been other eras too including bce, which included way more years.