Read this excerpt from the constitution of prince shotuku.

the ministers and officials of the state should make proper behavior their first principle, for if the superiors do not behave properly, the inferiors are disorderly; if inferiors behave improperly, offenses will naturally result.

which idea can be inferred from the passage?

a if leaders act appropriately, society will be more peaceful and orderly.

b if society acts poorly, leaders must intervene quickly.

c if leaders make proper behavior their first principle, society will embrace their rule.

d if society behaves a certain way, leaders should take that into account when creating laws.

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