Question

question 7 of 10
which sentence contains the central claim in \compulsory voting: an idea whose time has come\ by tor hunter?
a. compulsory voting could solve this problem and should be implemented in the united states.
b. however, our society does impose obligations on citizens when the success of our nation is at stake.
c. a number of democratic countries around the world have already instituted compulsory voting.
d. i believe it will help us elect more effective and thoughtful leaders, regardless of their partisan views.

Explanation:

The central claim of an argumentative text is the core thesis the author defends. Option A directly states the author's main proposal: that compulsory voting should be adopted in the US to address a problem, which aligns with the essay's title framing it as a necessary idea. The other options are supporting points (B justifying obligations, C providing examples, D stating a benefit) rather than the overarching central claim.

Answer:

A. Compulsory voting could solve this problem and should be implemented in the United States.