既然人们进入社会的重要目的是和平、安全地享受自己的财产,而实现此一目的的重要工具和手段是在该社会确立的法律,那么,所有国家最初的和基本的明文法就是立法权的建立;正如最初的和基本的自然法——它甚至将制约立法机关本身——就是保护社会,并且(在与公众利益一致的前提下)保护社会中的每一个人。该立法机关不仅是国家的最高权力,而且共同体一旦把这种权力交给某些人,它便是神圣且 Since the important purpose for people to enter society is to enjoy their property peacefully and safely, and the important tools and means to achieve this goal are the laws established in that society, then the initial and fundamental laws of all countries are the legislative power. Establishment; Just as the initial and basic natural law - which would even constrain the legislature itself - is to protect the society and (in keeping with the public interest) protect everyone in society. The legislature is not only the supreme power of the nation, but once the community gives this power to some people, it is sacred and