What does Henry David Thoreau mean by the following metaphor?


The standing army is only an arm of the standing government.
A. That the army is inconsequential to the government
B. That the government needs two armies
C. That the army is one part of the government
D. That the army stands up for the government

Respuesta :

The best and most correct answer among the choices provided by the question is the first choice. What he means on the metaphor is that the army is inconsequential to the government. I hope my answer has come to your help. God bless and have a nice day ahead!

Answer is C. That the government is one part of the government