Question

question 40 of 40
the following analogy is based on passage 2:
restraint provided by a republic : division produced by human nature
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a ambition of leaders : contending for pre - eminence
b spread of misinformation : unity among citizens
c common interests of the majority : stability in society
d regulation of factions : discord sown by individual differences
passage 2
(1) the hidden causes of division are sown in human nature. a zeal for different opinions concerning religion, concerning government, and many other points, as well of speculation as of practice; an attachment to different leaders ambitiously contending for pre - eminence and power have, in turn, divided mankind into parties, inflamed them with mutual animosity, and rendered them much more disposed to vex and oppress each other than to co - operate for their common good. so strong is this propensity of mankind to fall into mutual animosities, that where no significant source of conflict presents itself, the most frivolous arguments have been sufficient to kindle their unfriendly passions and excite their most violent conflicts.
(2) since the causes of faction cannot be removed, the only relief is to be sought in the means of controlling its effects. as far as forms of government are concerned, the structure of a republic may temper this tendency toward division. meanwhile, it may be

Explanation:

The analogy in the question shows a relationship of something providing restraint (republic restraining division) and the second - something causing division. Option D has a similar relationship where regulation of factions restrains and individual differences cause discord.

Answer:

D. regulation of factions : discord sown by individual differences