Which of the following statements best reflects a legalist point of view?
a. people are greedy. strong rulers must impose harsh punishments on criminals.
b. people are good and are best ruled by a fair emperor.
c. strength is the key trait of a great ruler. firm laws and harsh punishments keep order.
d. people are evil; the ruler must be an example of goodness.

The correct answer is C) Strength is the key trait of a great ruler. Firm laws and harsh punishments keep order.

The statements that best reflects a Legalist point of view is "Strength is the key trait of a great ruler. Firm laws and harsh punishments keep order."

During the Warring States time in China from 455 to 221 BC, Legalism was the ideology of the Qin Dynasty. This ideology considers humans as selfish. So to have order in society and harmony in the relationships, a strong government is needed that requires total obedience of people without questioning.

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demand is the need and oportunity to buy a given good or service.