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The document discusses the origins and principles of constitutional republics and the social contract theory. It explains that societies form through individuals agreeing via social contract to live together peacefully while retaining some rights and accepting certain duties. This contract is transitive and binds all members of a society. The US founders developed a system of checks and balances across branches of government to prevent excessive power concentrations that could undermine the social contract.

Author

Michael A. Berturan

Language

EN