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.

The correct answer is C. By strengthening the state, individuals are able to preserve essential rights

Explanation

According to the passage in "The Doctrine of Fascism" by Benito Mussolini, it is possible to affirm that his ideology sought to strengthen the State as the maximum organ of social, political, cultural, and economic control, among others. For this reason, individuals would be placed at the service of this purpose by making their individual liberties available to the States. However, as mentioned in the passage "The fascist state organizes the nation, but leaves a sufficient margin for individuals; it has limited useless or harmful liberties and has preserved those that are essential" in which it is emphasized that the freedom of individuals continue to exist and only useless or harmful freedoms are limited. Therefore, the statement that is compatible with the philosophy proposed by Mussolini is that "By strengthening the state, individuals can preserve essential rights and freedoms." So the correct answer is option C.

the answer i chose to believe is 'harmony'