Which viewpoint most accurately describes the view of humankind held by the founding fathers who wrote our constitution?
a) people of average or below average intelligence should never be legally allowed to govern themselves.
b) people are not capable of governing themselves and should be ruled by the most capable who have risen in society.
c) people need a government that will keep the various factions in balance while giving ultimate authority to the people.
d) people are basically good and can be trusted to treat their fellow humans fairly and therefore need little government at all.