Question

read this paragraph. of all the attributes essential to a respected man or woman or to a respected nation, the predominant characteristic is self - discipline. laws cannot be made compelling people to be free; people must face a choice between two types of discipline. one is the self - discipline of free people and free nations, who exercise it when they select executives, lawmakers, and judges who will govern them and assure their protection and well - being. the second is a cold - blooded, ill - intentioned, godless form of discipline that may be thrust upon us by strangers—the discipline of force, terrorism, suspicion, and intimidation—the kind used in china and the former soviet union. what is the theme of the above paragraph? options: force, terrorism, suspicion; legislating wisdom; law; self - discipline

Explanation:

The paragraph starts by stating that the predominant characteristic for a respected man/woman or nation is self - discipline. It then contrasts this with another form of discipline (force, terrorism, etc.) used in some places, but the main theme - setting statement is about self - discipline being essential for respect.

Answer:

Self - discipline