Question

Which statement most effectively compares how both authors develop their

arguments?
a. The Point author states that most people support Constitutional
productions for acts of protest including flag burning, while
Counterpoint author states most people want flag burning to be illegal.
b. The Point author suggests that public opinion is a valid reason to
change laws, while Counterpoint author suggests that legislative
decisions do not take public opinion into account.
c. The Point author argues that flag burning should remain legal
regardless of public opinion, while Counterpoint author argues that
flag burning should be prohibited to reflect public opinion.
d. The Point author says that the majority of service members support
legal flag burning, while the Counterpoint author says that the majority
of service members think flag burning should be legal.

Answer 1

The statement that most effectively compares how both authors develop their arguments is this: c. The Point author argues that flag burning should remain legal regardless of public opinion, while Counterpoint author argues that flag burning should be prohibited to reflect public opinion.

How the points were developed

This option directly addresses the authors' stances on flag burning and their connection to public opinion.

It suggests that the Point author argues on principle, while the Counterpoint author argues based on popular sentiment. This provides a clear comparison of their argument development.