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The statement that best summarizes the central idea of the above excerpt is the statement in option C. The central idea of the passage given is that military officers always takes many safety precautions in the discharge of their duty. This can be clearly seen from this passage, for instance one could hardly know that these men are military officers because they were not putting on their uniforms, they also park their vehicles away from public glare when they got to their destination. These are necessary precautions that enhance the success of their jobs.
His opinion was that considering there are only 5 southern states, and 8 northern states, the majority which would consist of norther states mostly doesn't understand to what extent southern countries are different when it comes to economy and this is why majority rule would lead to the detriment of southern states. He proposed that instead of a majority rule, the two thirds rule is implemented.
