Question

5 multiple choice 1 point this question has two parts. first, answer part a. then, answer part b. part a: what is the best explanation of the central idea presented in paragraphs 12 - 17? (r.2.2) freedom has always been a key tenet of the american government. to influence the world by ensuring human rights in america. international relations depend on trust and military strength. 6 multiple choice 1 point part b: which of the following details from the text best supports your answer to part a? (r.2.2) “we are a strong nation, and we will maintain strength so sufficient that it need not be proven in combat--a quiet strength based not merely on the size of an arsenal on the nobility of ideas.” (paragraph 16) “and we know that the best way to enhance freedom in other lands is to demonstrate here that our democratic system is worthy of emulation.” (paragraph 12) “the passion for freedom is on the rise.” (paragraph 15)

Explanation:

Part A

To determine the central idea of paragraphs 12 - 17, we analyze each option:

• The first option ("Freedom has always been...") is too broad and may not capture the specific focus of these paragraphs.
• The second option ("To influence the world by ensuring human rights in America") aligns with the idea of using America's internal human rights/democratic example to impact the world, which is a common theme in such text segments (often about American foreign policy or global influence through domestic values).
• The third option ("International relations depend on trust and military strength") is incorrect as the paragraphs likely focus on values like democracy/human rights rather than trust and military strength.

We need a detail that supports the central idea from Part A (influencing the world by ensuring human rights/democracy in America).

• The first quote is about national strength from ideas, not directly about influencing the world through domestic democracy.
• The second quote ("And we know that the best way to enhance freedom in other lands is to demonstrate here that our democratic system is worthy of emulation") directly supports the idea of influencing the world by showing America's democratic system (ensuring human rights/freedom domestically) as a model.
• The third quote is about the rise of freedom, not about influencing the world through American domestic practices.

Answer:

B. To influence the world by ensuring human rights in America.

Part B