Which statement is an example of an effective claim for an argumentative essay?

An effective argumentative claim takes a clear, debatable position that an essay can support with reasons and evidence. Choice C argues that the federal government should not tax people beyond what they can afford, a position readers could agree or disagree with. Choice B mainly states a fact, while A is a broad description rather than a specific argument about what the government should do.

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