In his writing, "The Social Contract" Rousseau places much emphasis on the ruling of the general will (which in practice may simply be the majority's will), and discusses in depth the process through which decisions of law and rule shall be made. It is clear that this view of the general will would be of much importance in a society, since "the holders of the executive power are not the people's masters, but their officers"(Rousseau, 146); thus implying that the governors must act in accordance with the people's demands...
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If however, the governors attempt to usurp this sovereign power, then a revolution may be necessary. In order to maintain the social order, and to ensure that the rules are altered according to the general will, Rousseau explains that general assemblies should be periodically held so as to address any desired alterations...
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