The social contract between citizens and their government, an agreement where citizens give up certain rights in exchange for police services, is referred to as police ______.
A) ethics
B) authority
C) legitimacy
D) discretion

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The concept of police legitimacy refers to the social contract where citizens consent to give up certain rights in exchange for protection and services from the police, establishing the authority and trust in law enforcement.

The Social Contract Between Citizens and Their Government, an Agreement