What are the similarities and differences between Rousseau's modern era concept of "Popular Sovereignty" and Mencius' ancient Chinese concept of "Mandate of Heaven"

by adencrocker

The obvious is that they both suggest the populace can change the ruling system if the ruler does not rule well

Georgy_K_Zhukov

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