To be governed under a social contract, people must provide their consent to be governed , which can be explicit or tacit, meaning they agree-freely and voluntarily-to obey the laws and accept the authority of the government in exchange for protection and the common good
. This involves individuals surrendering some of their natural freedoms to the state to ensure social order, security, and the protection of their rights
. In return, the government is obligated to protect citizens' rights, enforce laws fairly, and provide public goods
. Moreover, the social contract implies a balance of rights and responsibilities: citizens must obey laws and pay taxes, while the state must respect citizens' liberties and act in their interest
. If the government fails to uphold its part-such as by violating rights or abusing power-citizens retain the right to withdraw consent, including the right to rebel
. Thus, the core requirement from people is their consent and willingness to abide by the laws and obligations established by the social contract.
