which of the following best describes the influence of social contract theory on the constitution of the united states? responses the framers favored a direct democracy in which citizens voted on all major political decisions. the framers favored a direct democracy in which citizens voted on all major political decisions. the framers attempted to legitimize the constitution through an appeal to popular sovereignty. the framers attempted to legitimize the constitution through an appeal to popular sovereignty. the framers intended for the constitution to limit individual rights and liberties. the framers intended for the constitution to limit individual rights and liberties. the framers believed that a strong central government was necessary to control the chaotic relationships between the individual states.