Question

read the passage from the analects. then answer the question below.
a man asked about good governance. the master confucius said, \provide a leading example to your officers. pardon minor offences. raise up the worthy.\
offences: things that are wrong or hurtful
worthy: people who deserve praise or respect
according to confucius, what were the things that a good ruler should do? select all that apply.

• punish someone for making a small mistake.
• make sure that officers have large houses and fancy food.
• promote and recognize people who have done well.
• act as a good role model to others.

Explanation:

1. Analyze each option against Confucius' advice: "Provide a leading example to your officers. Pardon minor offences. Raise up the worthy."

• "Punish someone for making a small mistake" contradicts "Pardon minor offences" → incorrect.
• "Make sure that officers have large houses and fancy food" is not mentioned in the passage → incorrect.
• "Promote and recognize people who have done well" matches "Raise up the worthy" (worthy = people who deserve praise/respect) → correct.
• "Act as a good role model to others" matches "Provide a leading example to your officers" → correct.

Answer:

• Promote and recognize people who have done well.
• Act as a good role model to others.