Danforth’s behavior in the crucible, act iv exemplifies which of these truths?
a. justice is served by the legal process.
b. judges always rule for the good of all.
c. confession is good for the soul.
d. the powerful act to preserve power.

d. The powerful act to preserve power.

Explanation:

Deputy Governor Danforth oversees witchcraft in Salem, just as in different parts of Massachusetts. He considers himself reasonable, so it bothers and irritates him to find that individuals dread the court. He trusts that no honest individual should fear the court, and that he and Judge Hathorne are guided by God, so no one will be rebuffed treacherously.

active voice: my father cut the tree.

passive voice: the tree was cut by my father.

active voice: people buy newspapers every day.

passive voice: newspapers are bought (by people) every day.

active voice: people have been using movies as political propaganda since world war ii.

passive voice: movies have been used as political propaganda since world war ii.

active voice: donna gave me my birthday present.

passive voice: i was given my birthday present (by donna). / my birthday present was given to me (by donna).

active voice: mom will leave the keys on the counter.

passive voice: the keys will be left (by mom) on the counter.

the words in parentheses are the agent of the passive voice and can be omitted when obvious, generic, or simply unnecessary.