He who trusts any man with supreme power gives it to a wild beast, for such his appetite sometimes makes him: passion influences those in power, even the best of men, but law is reason without desire. . . . —AristotleWhich feature of modern Western democratic government reflects Aristotle’s views as given above?

• A. the direct election of members of the legislature
• B. the power of the courts to review the law
• C. the granting of emergency powers to the chief executive
• D. the requirement that government actions must adhere to the law