Question

“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.

Answer 1

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."

Answer 2

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.