It is certain, that seditions, wars, and contempt or breach of the laws are not so much to be imputed to the wickedness of the subject, a to the bad state of a dominion. For men are not born fir for citizenship but must be made so. Besides, men’s natural passions are everywhere the same; and if wickedness more prevails, and more offences are committed in one commonwealth than in another, it is certain that the former has neither enough pursued the end of unity, nor framed its laws sufficient forethought; and that, therefore, it has failed in making quite good its right as a commonwealth.

Correct Option (c)

The passage posits that societal maladies such as seditions, wars, and legal transgressions are primarily attributable to the deficient state of a dominion, specifically its failure to cultivate unity and frame laws with adequate foresight. Conversely, it implies that a commonwealth which successfully pursues the objective of unity and enacts well-considered laws would effectively establish its authority and mitigate widespread misconduct. Thus, a dominion excelling in these fundamental aspects would be considered optimal, rendering option (c) the most rational inference.

Incorrect Options:

Option (a): The passage does not assert the inevitability of seditions, wars, or legal breaches. Instead, it explicitly links their occurrence to the shortcomings in a dominion's governance, suggesting they are contingent upon, and therefore preventable by, effective state management.

Option (b): The passage attributes responsibility for societal problems to the "bad state of a dominion," encompassing its pursuit of unity and the foresight in its laws. This indicates a systemic responsibility within the commonwealth's structure and policies, rather than solely placing blame on the sovereign.

Option (d): The passage outlines the conditions for a dominion's success or failure, thereby implying that the establishment of a a good dominion is an achievable objective through the deliberate cultivation of unity and the judicious formulation of laws, rather than an impossible endeavor.