Which of the Following Statements Is Most Consistent with the Political

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most consistent with the political thought of the Real Whigs?

• A) Human beings will be free only when they decide to discard organized government.
• B) There is a constant threat to liberty within monarchical government.
• C) The only way to preserve order and stability is to put power into the hands of an enlightened monarch.
• D) Government should act in a positive manner to aid the poor, the destitute, and the aged.

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