In response to criticisms that the King of Mordor has failed to gain the consent of his people, the King claims that he does in
fact represent the consent of the people because without their King, society would crumble into chaos.
Which statement BEST represents a rebuttal that Rousseau would use to counter the King’s argument?
A.
Absolute chaos is preferable to the absolute power of the King.
B.
The King of Mordor should establish a system of checks and balances.
C.
If the King of Mordor were to represent the will of his people, then he would at least provide the public services demanded by his people.
D.
It is impossible for the King of Mordor to have the consent of the people because the monarchy is not a freely formed government in which the people have a say in how it operates.
Which statement BEST represents a rebuttal that Rousseau would use to counter the King’s argument?
A.
Absolute chaos is preferable to the absolute power of the King.
B.
The King of Mordor should establish a system of checks and balances.
C.
If the King of Mordor were to represent the will of his people, then he would at least provide the public services demanded by his people.
D.
It is impossible for the King of Mordor to have the consent of the people because the monarchy is not a freely formed government in which the people have a say in how it operates.
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