Which two statements express themes of the poem? People tend to believe that bygone days are better.
Actions intended for good do not always yield goodness.
The things visible to the eye are not as they seem.
Wars are never truly won because of their human cost.
The elderly dwell on the strength of their younger days.

yes, there are senators in each state

the correct statement is letter a.   according to the mandate of heaven, kings were considered godlike beings, so they could do as they .

the mandate of heaven is a chinese political and religious ideology used since ancient times to justify the rule of the king or emperor of china, that has been in place since the zhou until the dynasty system ended. it has been created to justify the zhou as the main power of the region. in order to keep harmony, the ruler has to make what he wants and what people want. he had to make good choices to satisfy the people and then they will be happy and keep you in power.