Which Characteristic of Modern Society Would Make It Exceptionally Difficult

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which characteristic of modern society would make it exceptionally difficult for a philosopher-king to rule?

• A) People are more concerned with their individual well-being than the common good.
• B) People are less likely to voluntarily follow a ruler.
• C) There are many competing ideas about what the common good entails.
• D) Political communities are much larger today.

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Definitions:

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Large molecules composed of one or more chains of amino acids in a specific order, determined by the base sequence of nucleotides in the DNA coding for the protein, serving a vast array of functions within organisms.

Riboflavin

A B-vitamin (B2) essential for energy production and cellular function, found in foods like milk, meat, and green vegetables.

Coenzyme FAD

A redox-active coenzyme associated with various enzymes and involved in several important metabolic reactions, full name flavin adenine dinucleotide.

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