Book III, Chapter 4
If there were a people of gods, they would govern themselves democratically. So perfect a government is not suited to men.Read in Books4Free →
Forms of Government
From The Social Contract by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Rousseau classifies governments as democracy, aristocracy, and monarchy, noting that strict democracy suits only gods, and elective aristocracy is best for most states.
Book III, Chapter 5
Prefers elective aristocracy as best form for most states.
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Classification of governments by number of magistrates.
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