According to the social contract theories of Locke and Rousseau, on what principle is a democratic state founded?

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Citizens are required to obey their leaders unconditionally.Leaders rule based on divine authority.Individuals consent to be governed for their own benefit.A community cannot function without a strict authoritarian government.None of the above.

Explanation

Locke and Rousseau's social contract theories assert that people willingly agree to be governed because it serves their own interests and well-being, rather than obeying rulers unconditionally or relying on divine right or authoritarian control.