Multiple choice

According to Rousseau’s concept of the general will, which of the following is true?

  1. Men have the right to overthrow their gov't whenever

  2. Men do not give up their rights in the social contract

  3. Men are obliged to follow their monarch b/c of divine right

  4. Men created gov't and thus must obey the laws
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rousseau's 'general will' suggests that by entering the social contract, individuals agree to be governed by the collective will of the community. In this framework, obeying the law is an expression of one's own freedom as part of the sovereign body.

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