Question

the processes of persuasion, compromise, consensus - building and negotiation contribute to the democratic process. (gov.4)
a group of citizens wants to persuade a city mayor to add bike lanes along the side of roads.
select all of the statements the group of citizens can use to persuade the mayor.
□ the idea of adding bike lanes requires further investigation.
□ bike lanes may decrease the revenue of the citys bus system.
□ bike lanes in other cities have increased commuting time for drivers.
□ bike lanes reduce vehicle crashes and make sidewalks more pedestrian - friendly.
□ as an alternative to car travel, bike lanes may help reduce vehicle emissions in the city.

Explanation:

To persuade the mayor to add bike - lanes, positive aspects of bike - lanes should be highlighted. Statements about reducing vehicle crashes, making sidewalks more pedestrian - friendly, and reducing vehicle emissions are positive arguments. Statements about further investigation, potential negative impacts on bus revenue and driver commuting time are not persuasive in favor of adding bike - lanes.

Answer:

The idea of adding bike lanes requires further investigation. - Not persuasive
Bike lanes may decrease the revenue of the city's bus system. - Not persuasive
Bike lanes in other cities have increased commuting time for drivers. - Not persuasive
Bike lanes reduce vehicle crashes and make sidewalks more pedestrian friendly. - Persuasive
As an alternative to car travel, bike lanes may help reduce vehicle emissions in the city. - Persuasive