Read the paragraph from "Wilson's War Message to Congress." Gentlemen of the Congress: I have called the Congress into extraordinary session because there are serious, very serious, choices of policy to be made, and made immediately, which it was neither right nor constitutionally permissible that I should assume the responsibility of making. Wilson’s word choice in the paragraph supports the idea that
Answer
A
calling Congress into session has major consequences.
B
the president cannot make serious decisions without input from Congress.
C
he understands the magnitude of the decision the country is faced with.
D
he is worried about making this decision on his own.
Explanation
Wilson repeats “serious” and intensifies it with “very serious,” emphasizing how important the policy choices are. Calling them choices that must be made “immediately” also underscores their urgency. Together, these words show that he understands the magnitude of the decision facing the country; choice C states that idea most directly.
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