Essay on "people are difficult to govern because they have more knowledge?

Answer 1

Decide which position you want to take: yes or no.

I'd argue that the more intelligent the population, the more difficult it is to govern them. Supporting points would be that, for example, marketing slogans and terminology would be seen for what they are. Political decisions would be questioned on the merits. The use of symbols to invoke patriotism would be less effective, etc etc.

... now do a bit of your own thinking.. not going to write the essay for you.

Answer 2

Dubya's policies are not new :-

“Naturally the common people don't want war; neither in Russia, nor in England, nor in America, nor in Germany. That is understood. But after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine policy, and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is to tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.”
Hermann Göring 1946 Nuremberg Trials(Nazi)