Question

Rousseau concept of the “general will” asserts that

a. enlightened monarchs protect the interests of the entire society and should be relied on for reform
b. Only by direct democracy can the peoples political wishes be conveyed
c. Authentic long-term needs of the people can be correctly interpreted by far seeing minority
d. sovereignty resides in the people
e. public opinion polling can be valuable support to democracy

Answer 1

C) authentic, long-term need of the people can be correctly interpreted by farseeing minority