Authority must be derived from the people from "summary" of The Social Contract & Discourses by Jean Jacques Rousseau
The authority to govern a society must come from the people themselves. This is a fundamental principle that underpins the legitimacy of any political system. Without the consent of the governed, any form of authority is unjust and tyrannical. The people are the ultimate source of power and must be the ones to grant it to their rulers. When authority is derived from the people, it ensures that the interests and wellbeing of the population are taken into account. Rulers who are accountable to the people are more likely to act in the best interests of the society as a whole. This creates a sense of mutual obligation between the governed and those in power. I...
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