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SS TEST
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who was Jean-Jacques Rousseau? | An Enlightenment philosopher who believed government should be based on the will of the people and the social contract. |
| What is Rousseau's most famous work? | The Social Contract (1762). |
| What is the social contract? | An agreement in which people give up some individual freedoms in exchange for protection and the benefits of living in society. |
| According to Rousseau, where does government get its power? | From the people, not from kings or divine right. |
| What did Rousseau believe about laws passed by the majority? | The majority rules, and everyone must obey those laws even if they voted against them. |
| Which idea did Rousseau oppose? | Absolute monarchy and the divine right of kings. |
| How did Rousseau influence history? | His ideas inspired the French Revolution and later democratic governments. |
| Regents clue: "Government should reflect the general will of the people." | Think Rousseau. |