But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself.

Question

But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself.

What is the intended effect of the rhetorical questions in the passage? (1 point) Responses to pose a question about government the writer wants the reader to answer to pose a question about government the writer wants the reader to answer to emphasize the absolute goodness of human beings to emphasize the absolute goodness of human beings to explain the best method for a government to control the governed to explain the best method for a government to control the governed to reinforce a government’s relationship to human nature to reinforce a government’s relationship to human nature

Answer 1

The intended effect of the rhetorical questions in the passage is to reinforce a government's relationship to human nature. The questions highlight the flaws and imperfections of human beings, emphasizing the need for a government to control and regulate their behavior. By posing these questions, the writer is drawing attention to the inherent limitations and complexities of governing human societies.