Question

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?


A If leaders act appropriately, society will be more peaceful and orderly.

B If society acts poorly, leaders must intervene quickly.

C If leaders make proper behavior their first principle, society will embrace their rule.

D If society behaves a certain way, leaders should take that into account when creating laws.

Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

If leaders act appropriately, society will be more peaceful and orderly.

Step-by-step explanation:

Superiors are meant to set an example. By setting an example from the upper ranks, there will be no excuse for the inferiors to adopt a bad behavior, therefore you can ask for more from society when it comes to proper behavior and social order.