A. Former republics are more difficult to rule than hereditary states, and they will rebel if they are not tightly controlled
Explanation:
The option that best state the main idea of the passage is Option A: Former republics are more difficult to rule than hereditary states, and they will rebel if they are not tightly controlled.
The excerpt tends to make a comparison between between hereditary states and former republics. It reveals the difference between the two.
The excerpt shows how easy it is to rule hereditary states while also revealing the difficulty any prince may encounter in former republics. The former republics have greater desire and more desire for vegeance. They need to be tightly controlled.
Answer: was a well-known civil rights activist who had a great deal of influence on American society in the 1950s and 1960s. His strong belief in nonviolent protest helped set the tone of the movement. Boycotts, protests and marches were eventually effective, and much legislation was passed against racial discrimination.
