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Chapter 7: The Sovereign
Question 1 of 3
Why, according to Rousseau, can the Sovereign never bind itself by a fundamental law — not even the social contract itself?
A
Because it can regard itself in only one capacity, like an individual who makes a contract with himself
B
Because laws are always unjust
C
Because the Sovereign has no real power
D
Because only the prince can make laws
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