Question

which selection from the section \what legal and moral significance does the term carry?\ best explains why the term \genocide\ garners a strong emotional response?
a she added, however, that there is a \disconnect between the legal use of the term\ and how the public uses it.
b for the public, the label carries immense moral significance. genocide is often viewed as the ultimate, most evil crime.
c however, genocide holds the same weight under international law as war crimes and crimes against humanity, experts said.
d people often expect that officials’ use of the term \genocide\ will trigger international intervention, according to hamilton.

Explanation:

To determine which option best explains why "genocide" garners a strong emotional response, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Discusses the disconnect between legal and public use, not the emotional response. Eliminate.
• Option B: States that for the public, "genocide" carries immense moral significance and is viewed as the ultimate, most evil crime. This directly explains the strong emotional response as it ties the term to moral judgment of extreme evil.
• Option C: Compares genocide's legal weight to other crimes, not about emotional response. Eliminate.
• Option D: Talks about expectations of international intervention, not the emotional response to the term itself. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. For the public, the label carries immense moral significance. Genocide is often viewed as the ultimate, most evil crime.