Question

the source of government
if the source of popular government in time of peace is virtue, the source of popular government in rebellion is at once virtue and terror; virtue, without which terror is fatal; terror, without which virtue is powerless. terror is nothing else than justice, prompt, severe, and inflexible. it is therefore a display of virtue; it is not so much a special principle as it is a consequence of the general principles of democracy applied to the most urgent wants of the country.
during a time of revolution, what is the best approach for a leader to use?
virtue and goodness
absolutism
terror and virtue
democracy

Explanation:

The text states that in rebellion (during revolution - a form of rebellion), the sources of popular government are virtue and terror, with terror being justice applied in urgent cases. So a leader should use both.

Answer:

C. terror and virtue