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Read the excerpt from Shirley Chisholm’s presidential announcement speech.

I have faith in the American people. I believe that we are smart enough to correct our mistakes. I believe we are intelligent enough to recognize the talent, energy, and dedication which all Americans, including women and minorities, have to offer.

Which idea does Chisholm illustrate by her use of parallelism?

her trust in people and her dedication to be a champion of all people
her connection to women and minorities as a symbol of her campaign
her ability to lead the nation in fixing the problems created by previous leaders
her commitment to promoting and supporting women and minorities

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her trust in people and her dedication to be a champion of all people

The repeated "I believe..." and the balanced list ("talent, energy, and dedication" of "all Americans, including women and minorities") emphasize her faith in the American people and her inclusive commitment to represent everyone.