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Chapter 4: Democracy
Question 1 of 2
Why does Rousseau claim "there never has been a real democracy, and there never will be"?
A
Because it is against the natural order for the many to govern and the few to be governed, and it's unimaginable for the whole people to remain continually assembled
B
Because democracy was simply never attempted
C
Because monarchy is always superior in every respect
D
Because voting is inherently corrupt
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