As it is used in line 3, "object" most nearly means___
A. disagreement
B. symbol
C. material thing
D. control
E. goal
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Passage 1 suggests that an "aristocratic" (line 4) government is similar to a democratic (line 7) government primarily in its___
A. concern for commerce and private enterprise
B. unpopularity among the common people
C. oppression of its most creative citizens
D. desire to implement fair and equitable laws
E. promotion of new ideas
The "historical testimony" (line 29) most likely regards___
A. the social effects of political revolutions
B. the causes of discontent that breeds rebellion
C. the development of artistic movements
D. the origins of superstitions and taboos
E. the ascendancy of romantic sentiment
Passage 1 suggests that the post-revolutionary government of the American colonies eventually succeeded only because it___
A. was more responsive to the people
B. enjoyed the benefit of natural resources
C. established a more rigid framework of laws
D. was more efficient than the previous government
E. did not oppress its citizens
The author of Passage 1 believes that the "ideal government" (line 57) is characterized primarily by its___
A. commitment to putting educated citizens in power
B. efficient systems of industry
C. emphasis on law and order
D. unintrusiveness
E. support of broad social programs