Read this excerpt from the Constitution of Prince Shotuku. The Ministers and officials of the state should make proper behavior their first principle, for if the superiors do not behave properly, the inferiors are disorderly; if inferiors behave improperly, offenses will naturally result. Which idea can be inferred from the passage?
Answer
A
If leaders make proper behavior their first principle, society will embrace their rule.
B
If society acts poorly, leaders must intervene quickly.
C
If leaders act appropriately, society will be more peaceful and orderly.
D
If society behaves a certain way, leaders should take that into account when creating laws.
Explanation
The passage says that when superiors do not behave properly, inferiors become disorderly, and improper behavior leads to offenses. This implies that leaders’ conduct affects the behavior of the people below them. Therefore, leaders who act appropriately can help society become more peaceful and orderly, which is choice C.
AI-written and checked against the verified answer.