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Question #N573

The essay discusses how a new form of government, a republic, was founded in the United States. The essay argues that the founding fathers sought to create a system of government that would be more responsive to the will of the people, but at the same time, they were also concerned about the dangers of mob rule. The essay concludes by saying that the republic is still a work in progress, but that its principles are enduring and inspiring. What is the main idea of this essay?

The main idea of this essay is that

A. the founding fathers created a republic to balance the interests of the people with the need for a stable government.

B. the republic is a new form of government that is still developing.

C. the United States is a republic, and its principles are enduring and inspiring.

D. mob rule is a dangerous form of government that must be avoided.

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Correct Answer is: A

The essay explains how the founding fathers sought to balance the people’s will with the need for a stable government. The essay argues that the founding fathers were concerned about the dangers of mob rule, and that the republic is still a work in progress. The essay concludes by saying that the republic is still a work in progress, but that its principles are enduring and inspiring. This suggests that the main idea of the essay is that the founding fathers created a republic to balance the interests of the people with the need for a stable government.