Question

which claim is the narrowest and most focused? a. mandatory voting makes it harder for extremists to get elected in australia; it should be required in the united states. b. zoos do not provide adequate habitats for elephants, nor do orangutans thrive in captivity. c. standardized tests are often difficult for students, and they are a tried - and - true way to assess ones skills. d. there are a number of steps the government should take to help veterans readjust to civilian life.

Explanation:

A narrow, focused claim targets a specific, limited topic without branching into unrelated ideas or overly broad subjects.

• Option A covers two countries and a policy proposal, which is broad.
• Option B focuses only on the living conditions of two specific animal species in captivity, with no extra, unrelated claims.
• Option C includes conflicting, broad claims about standardized tests (difficulty and skill assessment) that widen the scope.
• Option D refers to "a number of steps" for a broad group (veterans), making it unfocused.

Answer:

A. Mandatory voting makes it harder for extremists to get elected in Australia; it should be required in the United States.
B. Zoos do not provide adequate habitats for elephants, nor do orangutans thrive in captivity.
C. Standardized tests are often difficult for students, and they are a tried-and-true way to assess one's skills.
D. There are a number of steps the government should take to help veterans readjust to civilian life.

The narrowest and most focused claim is B. Zoos do not provide adequate habitats for elephants, nor do orangutans thrive in captivity.