"A Philosophy of Life Which, by Rejecting the Democratic Concept

question 7

Multiple Choice

"A philosophy of life which, by rejecting the democratic concept of the mass-man, endeavors to give this earth to the best nation, the highest type of human beings, . . . must secure leadership and greatest influence for the best brains. It rests on the basis of personality, not on that of the majority." The previous statement is:

• A) an excerpt from the writings of Benito Mussolini about the virtues of liberal democracy.
• B) taken from the writings of Abraham Lincoln to support the idea of a democratic republic.
• C) a quote written by Benjamin Franklin at the time of the Declaration of Independence in America.
• D) a quote from Mein Kampf written by Adolf Hitler used here as an example of classic totalitarian autocracy.

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Definitions:

Extraversion

A personality trait typified by sociability, talkativeness, assertiveness, and high levels of emotional expressiveness.

Self-Concept

An individual's understanding of themselves, encompassing self-awareness, self-esteem, and the self-image.

Self-Esteem

A feeling of personal worth and ability that is fundamental to an individual's identity.

Personality Development

The continuous growth and change in personality traits as a person goes through different life stages and experiences.