Topic, audience and purpose
Answer:
To organize the text and to make the text easier to read
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The answer is B. “Governments are controlled by the people and exist to make sure that people’s rights are safe.”
The passage states that the powers of the Government are derived from the consent of the governed. This means that the power of the Government comes from the permission of the people. Therefore, we can say that Governments are controlled by the people in that aspect.
The correct answer is A. They suggest that a ruler who is feared can retain power, while a ruler who is hated is less likely to do so.
Explanation:
In the passage presented, Machiavelli explains the way the prince needs to inspire fear rather than hate "Nevertheless a prince ought to inspire fear in such a way that, if he does not win love, he avoids hatred". According to him, this is necessary because the prince can govern if there is fear but not hate, about this, Machiavelli states the prince should never take away property because this would lead to hate form people; however, if necessary he can take life, although he recommends doing this due to proper reasons and without creating a reputation of cruelty as otherwise hate will emerge and this is not advisable.
According to this, Machiavelli proposes it is good people fear rather than hate a ruler and therefore the words feared and hatred in the passage "suggest that a ruler who is feared can retain power, while a ruler who is hated is less likely to do so".
In the crucible the reverend Parris tells Danforth that Abigail has run off.
