Solomon is known for being the king of Israel who built the first Temple in Jerusalem. He was also the second (after his father, David) and last king of a unified Israel, which was at the height of its power during his reign. He is known for stories told in the Bible about his wisdom.
This shows how weak the hermit is, juxtaposing the powerful king without an answer to a recused hermit with an answer that the king does not understand as he does not often do work.
giving the "most power" to the national government, letting the president direct the executive branch, and having a "firm system of checks and balances"?