Which of the following statements would NOT be characteristic of the authoritarian belief system?
A) Our country needs fair and equitable laws and courageous non-partisan leaders who will listen to the concerns of the general public.
B) People do not learn anything important except through suffering and hard work.
C) All people regardless of their religion should be forced to salute the flag.
D) People can be divided into two classes: the weak and the strong.

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Authoritarian belief systems advocate for a strong leader who makes decisions without the input of the general public. Therefore, the statement "Our country needs fair and equitable laws and courageous non-partisan leaders who will listen to the concerns of the general public" is not characteristic of an authoritarian belief system.

Which of the Following Statements Would NOT Be Characteristic of the Authoritarian