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Chapter 1: That Sovereignty Is Inalienable
Question 1 of 2
Why does Rousseau say Sovereignty "can never be alienated"?
A
Because the Sovereign, being a collective being, cannot be represented except by itself — the power may be transmitted, but not the will
B
Because Sovereignty belongs only to kings
C
Because it is illegal under Roman law
D
Because sovereignty is the same thing as the will of one man
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