Consider this excerpt from an encyclopedia entry written by Benito Mussolini in 1932. But empire demands discipline, the coordination of all forces and a deeply felt sense of duty and sacrifice: this fact explains many aspects of the practical working of the regime, the character of. Many forces in the State, and the necessarily severe measures which must be taken against those who would oppose this spontaneous and inevitable movement of Italy in the twentieth century.

What conclusion about Mussolini’s belief about government can be drawn from the excerpt?

Mussolini believed that even government leaders were not above the law.
Mussolini believed that government was responsible for securing individual rights.
Mussolini believed that opponents of his preferred government should be severely punished.
Mussolini believed that the Italian people had already made enough sacrifices for their government.