According to Mencius, what would a well-governed state look like?
A state in which citizens are well educated and caring
A state with a strong army
A state with many resources
A state in which the ruler is feared
Answer
According to Mencius, a well-governed state would be one in which the citizens are well educated and caring. This is because he believed that a state's government is only as good as the people who make it up. If the people are well educated, they will be able to make informed decisions about the policies that affect their lives.
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