The 'concept' of the 'State' is not a fiction.

J.J. Rousseau said the State is a Fiction. The State or the concept of the State is not a fiction. For sure, the concept is a 'general concept' that applies to each and every individual that resides under the auspices of the State. Hence, the concept is a general concept that houses political Power, otherwise it cannot function. The generality' of the concept arises from the need of the concept to be 'inclusive'. Of course, there is no question that 'anything' or 'anyone' who purports to Govern millions must have Power. Without Power the concept would not be functional or efficient. But, the fact remains that the concept, in a Democracy, has Power at the Top because all the Peoples that constitute its very 'nature' have 'institutionally' granted it Power. That is not a fictional process; its a reality. Without People the concept has no need for existing. For example; If a couple lives on an Island all by themselves, i.e. without any other individuals; they do not need a Government or a State on the Island. If the couple was to have a 'child', is that child born 'into' a concept of the State? No! Why?, because, on that Island, there is no need for such a 'concept' or for such an 'Institutional political entity'. However, its a fact that all of us are born into some particular State or 'political Institution'. Of course, in the latter situation, there exists millions of Individuals within any particular geographical area. Hence, the necessity of a concept of the State. But, that does not make the concept a 'fiction'. Its a necessity and its 'real', i.e., a 'political institution' that arises from the Many People that exist at the Bottom of Government.