The Social Contract Theory paved the way for
The Social Contract Theory paved the way for
Past Papers:
Lecturer — Past Paper MCQs
A: Introduction of direct democracy
B: Rise of absolute monarchy
C: Introduction of indirect democracy
D: None of these
In Rousseau’s variant; sovereignty rests with the people expressed as the General Will; a basis for direct participation. Contractarian thought legitimized authority through consent rather than lineage. It reoriented politics toward popular sovereignty.