Question

question 7 of 10
which statement best describes the government in \harrison bergeron\?

a. the government uses deadly force to ensure equality.

b. the government is an unseen power that is enforced by robotic
police.

c. ordinary people pass and enforce laws by popular vote.

d. an emperor, who does not have handicaps, runs the government.

Explanation:

In "Harrison Bergeron," the government enforces absolute equality via handicaps, and when Harrison rebels, he is shot and killed by the Handicapper General—an act of deadly force to maintain equality. Option B is incorrect (no robotic police); C is wrong (laws are not by popular vote); D is false (no emperor, and officials like the Handicapper General may have handicaps or enforce them on others). Thus, A is the best description.

Answer:

A. The government uses deadly force to ensure equality.