Question

16. The word insurrection contains the Latin prefixes in-, meaning "not, opposite,

and sur, meaning "above, on top of." Use this information as well as your

knowledge of the Latin root -rect- to choose the correct definition of insurrection.

a. uprising, rebellion

b. order, command

battle, brawl

d. strategy, plan

C.

Answer 1

Answer:

order, command

Explanation:

-rect- is a Latin root word which could mean order or command in traditional usage. It connotes to rule or guide in a orderly manner.

Hence insurrection etymologically means "not on top of order". This simply means that which is not in line with order; such order is usually set by the government.