Question

but we hesitate in this country, thinking that compulsory voting seems somehow un - american (galston); we enjoy our freedom, including the freedom not to vote (ornstein). voting is deemed a civic right rather than a duty. however, our society does impose obligations on citizens when the success of our nation is at stake. two examples are jury service and paying taxes. which excerpt best states the claim that hunter is making in the passage from compulsory voting: an idea whose time has come? a. however, our society does impose obligations on citizens when the success of our nation is at stake. b. but we hesitate in this country, thinking that compulsory voting seems somehow un - american. c. voting is deemed a civic right, rather than a duty. d. we enjoy our freedom, including the freedom not to vote (ornstein).

Explanation:

The passage first presents common objections to compulsory voting in the U.S., then argues that the nation already imposes citizen obligations for national success (using jury service and taxes as examples). This core claim is stated in option A, while the other options only present the counterarguments/context leading to the main claim.

Answer:

A. However, our society does impose obligations on citizens when the success of our nation is at stake.