Question

researched argumentation
check your understanding- question 1 of 10 attempt 1 of 2
question covers material from:

• 4.1.3 understand types of claims

which statement is most clearly a claim of policy?
a. the star wars movies are not really science fiction; theyre best described as science fantasy.
b. the electoral college is largely responsible for low voter turnout during elections.
c. driving while imps ed or without a good understanding of the rules is not just unsafe, its morally wrong.
d. employers need to grant sick days to employees for psychological, and not just physical, conditions.

Explanation:

A claim of policy argues that a specific action should or must be taken.

• Option A is a claim of classification (categorizing media).
• Option B is a claim of fact (stating a causal relationship).
• Option C is a claim of value (judging moral right/wrong).
• Option D argues for a specific action employers should take (granting sick days for psychological conditions), which fits a policy claim.

Answer:

D. Employers need to grant sick days to employees for psychological, and not just physical, conditions.