Read the passage from Benito Mussolini’s “The Doctrine of Fascism.” 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 manner, but only the State.

According to the passage, which statement would most likely have been compatible with Mussolini’s philosophy?

By strengthening the rights and liberties of individuals, the state is able to thrive and expand.
By strengthening the military, the state can protect the rights and liberties of individuals.
By strengthening the state, individuals are able to preserve essential rights and liberties.
By strengthening the state, the dictatorship ensures individual rights and liberties.