"Wherever there is great property there is great inequality. For one very rich man there must be at least five hundred
poor, and the affluence (wealth) of the few supposes the indigence (poverty) of the many. The affluence of the rich excites
the indignation of the poor, who are often both driven by want, and prompted by envy, to invade his possessions. It is
only under the shelter of the civil magistrate (civilian officer who upholds the law) that the owner of that valuable
property, which is acquired by the labour of many years, or perhaps of many successive generations, can sleep at night in
security. He is at all times surrounded by unknown enemies, whom, though he never provoked, he can never appease,
and from whose injustice he can be protected only by the powerful arm of the civil magistrate continually held up to
chastise (discipline) it."
In the quote above, Adam Smith discusses the difference between the rich and the poor. According to the quote, what
conclusion can be drawn?
A Adam Smith believes the wealthy will always outnumber the poor
B Adam Smith believes that the wealthy need to be protected from the poor
Adam Smith believes the rich will gladly take care of the poor
D Adam Smith believes the poor have the ability to out earn the wealthy in the future