Read the excerpt from "For the ERA." [Eliminating sex discrimination] will involve so many changes in our state and federal laws that, without the authority and impetus of this proposed amendment, it will perhaps take another 194 years. We cannot be parties to continuing a delay. The time is clearly now to put this House on record for the fullest expression of that equality of opportunity which our founding fathers professed. Which detail from the text should be the focus of a summary?
Answer
A
that many state and federal laws need to change
B
that the founding fathers believed in equality
C
that passing this amendment is urgent
D
that it has taken 194 years to eliminate sex discrimination
Explanation
The passage’s main point is that the proposed amendment is needed to end sex discrimination, and action should happen now. The claim that changes could otherwise take another 194 years emphasizes the urgency of passing the amendment. Choice C, that passing this amendment is urgent, best captures the central idea; the other details support it.
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