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its either 1. a monarch has absolute power 2. the state of nature is a peaceful and harmonious 3. political authority should be shared by the monarch and representatives of the people 4. citizens have a right to revolt. not sure which one of those 4 though.

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Hobbes believes that a strong ruler is necessary to maintain order in a society (the Leviathon). Rousseau in 'The Social Contract' gives an account of a civil society that generates good citizens through a democratic education.

When the society is first forming however, the people lack these qualities and so a "Lawgiver" steps into power to teach them. This dictatorial figure relinquishes power after his task is complete. As opposed to Hobbes's account where he remains in power forever.

Also both Hobbes and Rousseau are social contract theorists and so the consent of the governed is necessary to legitimize a political society. For Hobbes people merely consent to being ruled whereas Rousseau believes the 'general will' of the people should decide the structure of society.

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a state exists to serve the will of the people

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