Question

which of the following best defines the underlined word in the sentence below:
\when alex turned eighteen, he immediately enrolled in the selective service in case the government instituted a draft.\
a. voluntary military service
b. voluntary service in local government
c. mandatory jury service
d. mandatory military service

please select the best answer from the choices provided
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

The term "draft" in the context of selective service refers to a government-ordered, mandatory enrollment of citizens into military service. Enrolling in selective service is required for U.S. men at 18 to be eligible for potential mandatory military call-up, which matches this definition.

Answer:

D. mandatory military service