“A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.”
Which most accurately assesses the rationale the excerpt offers to support the argument for American independence?
a. The rationale is economic in nature; it argues that any leader who writes laws that govern colonists is corrupt and incapable of fairly representing the needs of those colonists.
b. The rationale is social in nature; it argues that a leader of a distant land lacks the day-to-day knowledge necessary to make effective decisions about the needs of colonists.
c. The rationale is religious in nature; it argues that a leader who attempts to impose his religion upon colonial subjects is an oppressor of democracy
d. The rationale is political in nature; it argues that a leader motivated by personal interests does not possess the characteristics necessary to properly represent the natural rights of others.
From the four choices, the most accurate assessment of the said statement is the fourth one. A leadership motivated by self interests and not for the greater good has the qualities of a tyrant ruler, and he/she is unfit to be the ruler of the majority. Hope my answer has come to you help.
The answer is "The rationale is political in nature; it argues that a leader motivated by personal interests does not possess the characteristics necessary to properly represent the natural rights of others."
