Question

Mention characteristics of general will of rousseau

Answer 1

General will. General will, in political theory, a collectively held will that aims at the common good or common interest.

In The Social Contract (1762), Rousseau argues that freedom and authority are not contradictory, since legitimate laws are founded on the general will of the citizens.

Answer 2

Answer:

Among the characteristics of the stateaccording to Rousseau: It has the legitimate right to demand that people obey it. This is because they have voluntarily agreed to become a part of it. It also has the right to demand obedience because it gives people benefits (protection, etc)