What is the social contract and how can governments break the social contract with citizens?

The social contract is a theory that suggests individuals give up some of their freedoms to the government in exchange for protection and promotion of their rights. Governments can break the social contract by failing to uphold the laws, violating human rights, engaging in corruption, or not providing basic services to citizens. When these breaches occur, citizens may lose trust in the government and feel justified in challenging or overthrowing it.