Question

this passage is attributed to benito mussolini. it explains fascist principles.
in the fascist state, the individual is not suppressed, but rather multiplied, just as in a regiment a soldier is not weakened, but multiplied by the number of his comrades. the fascist state organizes the nation, but it leaves sufficient scope for individuals; it has limited useless or harmful liberties and has preserved those that are essential. it cannot be the individual who decides in this matter, but only the state.

• \the doctrine of fascism,\

benito mussolini
according to mussolini, who should determine which rights and liberties are important?
○ the monarchy
○ the individual
○ the military
○ the state

Explanation:

The passage from Mussolini's "The Doctrine of Fascism" states "It cannot be the individual who decides in this matter, but only the State" when referring to determining important rights and liberties. So according to Mussolini, the state should determine which rights and liberties are important.

Answer:

D. the state (assuming the options are labeled with letters, if not, just "the state" as the answer based on the passage's statement that only the state decides this matter)