Which statement describes the social contract? People want church and state to be separate to protect their religious liberty. People agree to participate in government as long as the government follows their wishes. People want the government to separate its powers so that it does not violate their rights. People agree to follow the laws in exchange for the government protecting their individual rig

Most civilizations require payment to government in form of a tax. a tax is a payment to the government for protection, celebrations, buildings, and many other things that benefit the people. the sixteen to eighteen million people in the aztec empire had to pay such taxes to their leader, montezuma. what payment might they have they been most unhappy with? a the required payment of corn to feed the emperor, his servants, and to feed the people at times of celebration and in times of need. b the required payment of silver to trade with other empires. c the required payment of their sons and daughters to be kept as slaves or sacrificed to the gods. d the required payment of gold to the emperor for fancy jewelry.