Question

1. which detail from the text provides the best clue for the meaning of \arbiter\ in paragraph 14?

a. \the bill of rights established soaring principles that guaranteed the most fundamental rights in very general terms.\ (paragraph 14)

b. \but from the beginning, real live cases arose that raised difficult questions about how, and even if, the bill of rights would be applied.\ (paragraph 14)

c. \before the paper rights could become actual rights, someone had to interpret what the language of the bill of rights meant in specific situations.\ (paragraph 14)

d. \at first, the answer was unclear.\ (paragraph 15)

Explanation:

To determine the best clue for the meaning of "arbiter" in paragraph 14, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The text doesn't discuss the Bill of Rights establishing soaring principles guaranteeing fundamental rights in general terms in relation to "arbiter".
• Option B: This option talks about cases raising questions about applying the Bill of Rights, which doesn't relate to the role of an arbiter (a decision - maker in disputes).
• Option C: It says that before paper rights became actual rights, someone had to interpret the Bill of Rights' language in specific situations. An arbiter is one who makes decisions or interpretations in disputes, so this relates to the role of an arbiter as it involves interpreting (and thus acting as an arbiter) in specific situations regarding rights.
• Option D: This is about the clarity of an answer initially, not related to the meaning of "arbiter".

Answer:

C. "Before the paper rights could become actual rights, someone had to interpret what the language of the Bill of Rights meant in specific situations." (Paragraph 14)