Justice is the foundation of government from "summary" of The Social Contract & Discourses by Jean Jacques Rousseau
Justice is the cornerstone upon which all forms of government must be built. Without justice, there can be no legitimacy in the exercise of power. This is because justice is what gives individuals their rights and protects them from the arbitrary actions of those in authority. In a just society, the laws are designed to secure the common good and ensure that each person is treated fairly and equally. When justice is absent, government becomes tyrannical and oppressive. This is because without the constraints of justice, those in power can act according to their own whims and desires, without regard for the well-being of the people they govern. In such a society, the rights of individuals are constantly under threat, and there is no guarantee of protection from abuse or exploitation...
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