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QuizMultiple Choice

The Constitution — Test

Question 23 • U.S. Government

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

Answer
A
Taxes pay for the services that the federal government provides to every American citizen.
B
The primary role of federal government is to offer services that citizens cannot provide for themselves.
C
I believe the federal government should not tax its citizens more than they can afford to pay.
D
The federal government has three main branches, which are known as executive, legislative, and judicial.

Explanation

An effective argumentative claim takes a clear, debatable position that can be supported with reasons and evidence. Choice C argues that the federal government should not tax citizens beyond what they can afford, a position people could reasonably agree or disagree with. The other statements mainly provide factual information rather than making an arguable claim.

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