"The first duty of government is to protect the powerless from the powerful."

Question

- Code of Hammurabi 1772 B.C.
This quote was important because it:

a. Solidified that the government needed to have absolute control over the people
b. Solidified that the government had little control over the people
c. Solidified that the government created laws in order to protect the commoner
d. Solidified that the government laws were essentially worthless

Answer 1

The quote from the Code of Hammurabi emphasizes the role of government in safeguarding those who are vulnerable from those who have power. Therefore, the most appropriate answer is:

c. Solidified that the government created laws in order to protect the commoner.