Question

1.Interpret the following line: "And it may justly be said that a government has reached the last stage of corruption, when it has ceased to have sinews [strengths] other than money." What other government strengths might Rousseau be referring to?

Answer 1

The answer is: The rule of law, and fair elections.

Step-by-step explanation:

Whenever a government is dedicated to expanding its budget and spending as its only way to increase its power, the government loses focus on the reason for its existence, which is to enforce the rule of law equally throughout its citizenship, and protect the private property, as well as individual freedoms.

"Other strengths" of the government can be: 1.- The rule of law and the application of the law.

2.- The legitimacy that emanates from fair elections to represent the interests of citizens.

The answer is: The rule of law, and fair elections.