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The Social Contract

This term refers to the agreement between the citizen and the state that government will function solely as a manifestation of the Sovereign Will, and that the citizen will do his duty and define, redefine as needed, and abide by, the laws passed by government.

The State

This is the term used to define a socio-political-geographical community of citizens.

The Body Politic

This is a term used to identify or define the citizens.

The Assembly

This term is used to describe a gathering of citizens in which their will is made apparent.

The Sovereign Will

This term refers to the collective desires of the citizens.

Law

This is the term used to define formalized rules of behavior and/or action designed to enable and/or enforce the desires of the citizens.

Government

This is the umbrella term used to define the process for the creation...

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