Question

automatic voter registration advocates may have to win over a few skeptics before it becomes the law of the land. some opponents are concerned with the government telling citizens what to do; they portray this as an infringement on the right to free speech. but automatic registration doesnt infringe upon the first amendment, as the choice to opt out would remain. instead, by removing any confusion and unnecessary steps, automatic voter registration provides a seamless and efficient transfer of information while still offering citizens a choice. citizens can retain their first amendment rights and gain peace of mind, knowing that a smarter system is in place. which statement explains the relationship that the second paragraph of the passage, on page 2, has with the third paragraph, on page 3? the second paragraph introduces the counterargument of the third paragraph. the second paragraph provides the basis for the response to the counterargument of the third paragraph. the second paragraph explains in greater detail the process that is referred to in the third paragraph. the second paragraph provides a summary of the process suggested in the third paragraph.

Explanation:

The provided text (labeled as page 3, third paragraph) addresses and refutes the counterargument against automatic voter registration (that it infringes free speech) introduced in the second paragraph (page 2). This means the second paragraph sets up the opposing view that the third paragraph responds to, making it the basis for that response.

Answer:

The second paragraph provides the basis for the response to the counterargument of the third paragraph.