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Question 25 • United States History and Geography

Which best states an argument of French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau?

Answer
A
Governments should have a legislative branch, which would have the power to create laws.
B
Kings and queens hold absolute power, and citizens must follow the laws of their country.
C
In order for a government’s laws to be valid, citizens have to agree with those laws.
D
A democracy can work only if citizens agree to give up some of their individual rights.

Explanation

Rousseau argued that legitimate political authority comes from a social contract among the people. Laws are valid when they express the general will of the citizens, so they must agree to them as members of the community. Therefore, the best choice is “In order for a government’s laws to be valid, citizens have to agree with those laws.”

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