Question

part a
what is the meaning of the word impels?
\the nation, prompted by ill-will and resentment, sometimes impels to war the government, contrary to the best calculations of policy.\ (paragraph 2)
a) angers
b) forces
c) prevents
d) requires

Explanation:

First, analyze the context: the nation, driven by ill-will, pushes the government into war against policy calculations. "Impels" here means to drive or compel.

• Option A ("angers") does not fit the action of pushing toward war.
• Option C ("prevents") is the opposite of the context.
• Option D ("requires") implies a formal need, not the coercive push described.
• Option B ("forces") matches the meaning of compelling the government to act against its better policy judgments.

Answer:

B) forces