Which statement best describes the government in "Harrison Bergeron"?

A. The government is an unseen power that is enforced by robotic police.

B. Ordinary people pass and enforce laws by popular vote.

C. An emperor, who does not have handicaps, runs the government.

D. The government uses deadly force to ensure equality.

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Alonso Castaneda

4 September, 04:34

Which statement best describes the government in "Harrison Bergeron"?

A. The government is an unseen power that is enforced by robotic police.

B. Ordinary people pass and enforce laws by popular vote.

C. An emperor, who does not have handicaps, runs the government.

D. The government uses deadly force to ensure equality.

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Kyla Green · Answer 1

The government in Harrison Bergeron (D) uses deadly force to ensure equality.

When Harrison and the ballerina take off their handicaps and dance beautifully in the television studio, the Handicapper General enters the studio and kills them with a gun.