Rousseau, Social Contract, Book II and IV, 7-9

Some things to consider:

What is the general will? How does it relate to the sum total of particular wills? What obstacles prevent a people from ascertaining the general will? Why is the general will infallible?

What is the role of the Legislator? Isn't this contradictory to Rousseau's democratic politics? Why does Rousseau feel this is an important figure?

What kind of people are amenable to being given laws and participating in a social contract? Why is this form of government so difficult to achieve? (Bonus question: What is the only place in Europe Rousseau sees as being capable of given laws?)

What is a "civil religion" as you understand it? Why does Rousseau think such a thing is important to discuss? What is Rousseau's view of the appropriate role of religion in a political society?