sentence: Laws help to make sure people have rights and that their rights are taken care of.
sentences_before: A 'social contract' is an agreement between the people of a state and the government of a state. The people agree to follow certain rules made by the government. These rules are usually called laws.
sentences_after: One kind of social contract is a constitution. A constitution sets limits on the powers of government leaders, police, and other people who have authority.
concept_name: law
headings: Social contract
categories: Law