Question

passages 1 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 question 35 of 40 according to the author of passage 2, which of the following concepts is necessary, in a healthy nation, to limit the dangers of faction and division? a representation, unity, and structure b isolation, dominance, and rivalry c conflict, division, and suppression d competition, ambition, and entrepreneurship

Explanation:

The passage mentions that the structure of a republic (representation - related to governance structure) can temper division, and unity is generally beneficial in countering faction - related dangers. Structure is also directly mentioned as a relevant concept for limiting faction effects.

Answer:

A. Representation, unity, and structure