Question

Read the quote. Then select the statement that is true about the quote.

“Liberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty, but also by the abuse of power…The truth is that all men having power ought to be mistrusted.”—James Madison

A)The quote best reflects the idea of social contract. It says that the government’s job is to protect people’s rights and keep them safe from harm.
B)The quote best reflects the idea of social contract. It says that a strong government is needed with strong laws to stop people from criminal acts.
C)The quote best reflects the idea of natural law. It says that the job of government is to protect people’s liberties, even those that are disagreeable.
D)The quote best reflects the idea of natural law. It says government power must be restricted to protect rights because people by nature are selfish.

Answer 1

D)The quote best reflects the idea of natural law. It says government power must be restricted to protect rights because people by nature are selfish.

Step-by-step explanation:

Its pretty much saying that there could be an abuse of freedom and an abuse of power and that all men can misuse power