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Question 5 • English Language Arts 9

Which statement best represents a claim?

Answer
A
People who do not exercise their right to vote are truly wasting a precious democratic privilege.
B
I would never want to live in a country where it was mandatory to vote in political elections.
C
The benefits of mandatory voting in the United States far outweigh the potential drawbacks.
D
Some countries require people who do not vote in certain elections to pay a moderate fine.

Explanation

A claim is a position or judgment that can be supported with reasons and evidence. Choice C takes a clear position that mandatory voting’s benefits outweigh its drawbacks, so it can be argued for or against. Choice A states a fact, while B and D express opinions without making as specific an argument about mandatory voting.

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