This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

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Question 1 (1 point)
Part A

What is the speaker’s main argument in paragraph 2?

a
Politicians are successful when they run effective campaigns.
b
Citizens must be able to make informed decisions when they vote.
c
Schools are necessary for the education of citizens.
d
Voters should be able to elect the most educated candidates.
Question 2 (1 point)
Part B

Which statement explains how the speaker develops the main argument identified in Part A?

a
The speaker gives specific examples from history to support his argument.
b
The speaker does not provide evidence but continues to clarify his argument.
c
The speaker explains why some people disagree with his argument.
d
The speaker lists other groups of people that agree with his argument.
Question 3 (1 point)
Which sentence from the passage includes a fact?

a
“…I do not know what form of government will be substituted for that which we at present have the opportunity to enjoy…” (paragraph 1)
b
“America . . . has adopted a system of self-government.” (paragraph 1)
c
“But we cannot abandon our education at the school house door.” (paragraph 2)
d
“A political campaign can be justified only on the grounds that it enables the citizens to become informed as to what policies are best for themselves and for their country…” (paragraph 2)

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Answer 1

To answer your questions, let's analyze each part individually.

Question 1 (Part A)
The speaker's main argument in paragraph 2 can be identified as:

b Citizens must be able to make informed decisions when they vote.
This option reflects the importance of education for voters to understand policies and make informed choices during elections.

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Question 2 (Part B)
To explain how the speaker develops the main argument identified in Part A, the best choice is:

a The speaker gives specific examples from history to support his argument.
This option indicates that the speaker uses historical examples to reinforce the necessity of an informed electorate.

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Question 3
For the sentence that includes a fact, the best choice is:

b “America . . . has adopted a system of self-government.” (paragraph 1)
This statement presents a verifiable fact about the government's structure in America.

Please double-check the context of your passage to ensure these answers align perfectly as I do not have access to the original text.