Which statement from the excerpt best supports the theme that hereditary succession of kings infringes on individuals’ freedoms?
"men who look upon themselves born to reign, and others to obey, soon grow insolent; selected from the rest of mankind their minds are early poisoned by importance; …"

"if the first king of any country was by election, that likewise establishes a precedent for the next; for to say, that the right of all future generations is taken away,…"

"but it is not so much the absurdity as the evil of hereditary succession which concerns mankind."

"if the first king was taken by lot, it establishes a precedent for the next, which excludes hereditary succession."

What effect is created by the plaque posted on the gate at the entrance to the family's home in nadine gordimer's "once upon a time"? the words written on the plaque offer readers a foreshadowing of the story's outcome without revealing the actual conclusion, the author's use of flashback allows readers to understand what is at the heart of the issues of encroachment in the suburban neighborhood the repetition of the words written on the plaque presents an oxymoron because readers already sense that the plaque has been ineffective in warding off intruders. the author introduces a paradox in which readers are presented with a warning notice when no actual infraction has taken place.

According to the speaker, decisions in west african villages are made through discussions led by heroic nobles wise historians elected representatives appointed chiefs

What event triggers victors interest in electricity?