Which idea by John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau influenced the founding of American democracy? the social contract

Rousseau and Locke

Explanation:

In 1762, Rousseau wrote "The Social Contract, Or Principles of Political Right," in which he explained that government is based on the idea of popular sovereignty. The essence of this idea is that the will of the people as a whole gives power and direction to the state

they sometimes resort to unethical tactics.

julius caesar turned the roman republic into the roman empire by coming in and taking the "dictator" role during the time of a civil war (elites vs lower classes) winning battles and reputation, then declaring him dictator for life

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