Question

Which of the following develops an argument as to why the issue of public transportation is better handled by local governments rather than national governments?(1 point)
Responses

Public transportation is better handled by local governments because the national government does not have time to discuss public transportation.
Public transportation is better handled by local governments because the national government does not have time to discuss public transportation.

Public transportation is better handled by local governments because it will directly impact and provide services to people within a specific community.
Public transportation is better handled by local governments because it will directly impact and provide services to people within a specific community.

Public transportation is better handled by local governments because the national government does not have enough resources to fund transportation projects.
Public transportation is better handled by local governments because the national government does not have enough resources to fund transportation projects.

Public transportation is better handled by local governments because it is explicitly stated so in the Constitution.

Answer 1

Public transportation is better handled by local governments because it will directly impact and provide services to people within a specific community.

Explanation: this choice gives a clear rationale (local decisions better reflect local needs and conditions), so it develops an argument rather than just asserting lack of time, resources, or a constitutional claim.